๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-02

A Study of Rapcabtagene Autoleucel in Active, Refractory Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) or Lupus Nephritis (LN) Patients (AUTOGRAPH - SLE/LN) (NCT06581198)

A Phase 2, Open-label, Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Rapcabtagene Autoleucel in Patients With Active, Refractory Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) or Active, Refractory Lupus Nephritis (LN).

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of rapcabtagene autoleucel (administered once following lymphodepletion) in patients with active, refractory systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or active, refractory lupus nephritis (LN).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University Of Alabama โ€” Birmingham, Alabama

Age range: 18 Years to 75 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (101 Sites)

Showing the first 25 of 101 sites.

  • University Of Alabama โ€” Birmingham, Alabama
  • Loma Linda University โ€” San Bernardino, California
  • UCSF โ€” San Francisco, California
  • UCSF โ€” San Francisco, California
  • Sutter Health Network โ€” San Pablo, California
  • Ann and Robert H Lurie Childs Hosp โ€” Chicago, Illinois
  • Northwestern University โ€” Chicago, Illinois
  • University Of Iowa โ€” Iowa City, Iowa
  • University of Kentucky โ€” Lexington, Kentucky
  • Tufts Medical Center โ€” Boston, Massachusetts
  • Boston Medical Center โ€” Boston, Massachusetts
  • WA Uni School Of Med โ€” St Louis, Missouri
  • Duke Clinical Research Institute โ€” Durham, North Carolina
  • Oregon Health Sciences University โ€” Portland, Oregon
  • Houston Methodist Hospital โ€” Houston, Texas
  • Univ Of TX MD Anderson CC โ€” Houston, Texas
  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center โ€” Houston, Texas
  • LDS Hospital โ€” Salt Lake City, Utah
  • LDS Hospital โ€” Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Novartis Investigative Site โ€” Clayton, Victoria
  • Novartis Investigative Site โ€” Graz,
  • Novartis Investigative Site โ€” Vienna,
  • Novartis Investigative Site โ€” Salvador, Estado de Bahia
  • Novartis Investigative Site โ€” Barretos, Sรฃo Paulo
  • Novartis Investigative Site โ€” Sรฃo Paulo, Sรฃo Paulo

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (888) 669-6682

Email: novartis.email@novartis.com

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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