πŸ›οΈ Verified NIH Record β€’ Updated 2026-07-24

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 2a Study With an Open-Label Extension Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of VENT-03 in Adult Participants With Active Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus With or Without Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (NCT07260877)

🟒 Recruiting Phase2 πŸ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Ventus Therapeutics U.S., Inc.

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if VENT-03 works to treat patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) who may or may not have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Another goal is to learn about the safety of VENT-03 and how it is processed by the body. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does VENT-03 affect the activity and severity of CLE? * What side effects do participants have when taking VENT-03? Researchers will compare VENT-03 to a placebo (a look-alike substance that contains no drug) to see if VENT-03 works to treat patients with CLE. Participants will: * Take VENT-03 or a placebo for 4 weeks, then all participants will switch to VENT-03 for another 8 weeks; * Visit the clinic once a month for checkups and tests.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Investigative Site β€” Beverly Hills, California

Age range: 18 Years to 80 Years

πŸ§ͺ Interventions in This Study

πŸ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" β€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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

πŸ“ All Participating Trial Locations (32 Sites)

Showing the first 25 of 32 sites.

  • Investigative Site β€” Beverly Hills, California
  • Investigative Site β€” Clearwater, Florida
  • Investigative Site β€” DeBary, Florida
  • Investigative Site β€” Tampa, Florida
  • Investigative Site β€” Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Investigative Site β€” Flint, Michigan
  • Investigative Site β€” Troy, Michigan
  • Investigative Site β€” Saint Joseph, Missouri
  • Investigative Site β€” Fairport, New York
  • Investigative Site β€” Memphis, Tennessee
  • Investigative Site β€” Allen, Texas
  • Investigative Site β€” Arlington, Texas
  • Investigative Site β€” Colleyville, Texas
  • Investigative Site β€” Haskovo,
  • Investigative Site β€” Plovdiv,
  • Investigative Site β€” Sofia,
  • Investigative Site β€” Paris,
  • Investigative Site β€” Toulouse,
  • Investigative Site β€” Tbilisi,
  • Investigative Site β€” Szeged,
  • Investigative Site β€” Bialystok,
  • Investigative Site β€” OΕ›wiΔ™cim,
  • Investigative Site β€” Poznan,
  • Investigative Site β€” RzeszΓ³w,
  • Investigative Site β€” ŚlΔ…skie,

πŸ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (913) 410-2156

Email: AERIS@iconplc.com

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

πŸ’° 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 Β§ 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.

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πŸ’‘ 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.
πŸ›οΈ View Official NIH Record β†—