A Study in Participants With Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus With Inadequate Response to Glucocorticoids and ≥2 Immunosuppressants
BENCHMARK-SLE
Prospective, Observational Study in Participants With Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) (Including Lupus Nephritis) With Inadequate Response to Glucocorticoids and At Least 2 Immunosuppressants
1 other identifier
observational
223
12 countries
54
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to characterize the efficacy and safety of current standard of care treatment options in participants with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE; including lupus nephritis) with inadequate response to glucocorticoids and at least two immunosuppressants
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P75+ for all trials
Started Oct 2025
Longer than P75 for all trials
54 active sites
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
September 9, 2025
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
September 16, 2025
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
October 8, 2025
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
March 24, 2028
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
October 5, 2032
April 29, 2026
April 1, 2026
2.5 years
September 9, 2025
April 28, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Number of of participants achieving Definition of Remission in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (DORIS) at 6 months along with the 95% CI.
6 months
Secondary Outcomes (11)
Number of participants achieving drug-free Definition of Remission in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (DORIS) remission
At 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months
Complete renal response (CRR) for participants with baseline lupus nephritis (LN)
At 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months
Lupus-Low Disease Activity State (LLDAS) for participants with baseline Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Questionnaire (SLEDAI) ≥ 6
At 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months
Incidence and severity of flares, as assessed by Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Questionnaire (SLEDAI) index
Up to 60 months
SLE Responder Index 4 (SRI-4) for participants with baseline Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Questionnaire (SLEDAI) ≥ 6
At 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months
- +6 more secondary outcomes
Study Arms (1)
Group 1
Participants with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), including Lupus Nephritis, with inadequate response to glucocorticoids and at least 2 immunosuppressants, receiving current standard of care treatment options.
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
The study population will include individuals diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with inadequate response (a lack of response, insufficient response, or lack of sustained response after at least 3-month treatment with appropriate doses of a standard of care therapy) to glucocorticoids and at least two immunosuppressants according to routine clinical practice
You may qualify if:
- Participants must have signed and dated an Institutional Review Board/ Independent Ethics Committee (IRB/IEC)-approved written informed consent form (ICF) in accordance with regulatory, local, and institutional guidelines
- Participants must be ≥16 years of age at the time of signing the ICF
- Meet the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) / American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2019 classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- Have an inadequate response to glucocorticoids and ≥ 2 immunosuppressant therapies, one of which is a biologic therapy consistent with treatment guidelines, used for at least 3 months each. Eligibility is regardless of prior hydroxychloroquine or any anti-malarial treatment. Inadequate response is defined as a lack of response, insufficient response, or lack of sustained response after at least 3-month treatment with appropriate doses of a standard of care agent. Intolerance or contraindication may be considered as inadequate response provided it is documented and confirmed acceptable by the Adjudication Committee
- Have active disease at study entry when signing ICF, defined as:
- ≥ 1 British Isles Lupus Assessment Group Index (BILAG) A OR ≥ 1 BILAG B with history of SLE manifestations that would qualify for a BILAG A within the last 24 months, AND
- Positive autoantibodies (at least one) to confirm diagnosis of SLE: Antinuclear antibody ≥1:160, anti-dsDNA, anti-Sm, anti-Ro (SSA), anti-La (SSB), or low complement proteins (C3 or C4)
- Participants with lupus nephritis (LN) meeting the study eligibility criteria must have had a renal biopsy per standard of care within 6 months (± 30 days) prior to signing the ICF, indicating the presence of active Class III or IV LN (alone or in combination with Class V) according to the 2018 Revised International Society of Nephrology/Renal Pathology Society (ISN/RPS), with \< 60% interstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy \< 60% global glomerulosclerosis
You may not qualify if:
- Pregnant women
- Participants enrolled in concurrent interventional clinical trials involving investigational therapies or any other clinical trial
- Participant is unwilling or unable to comply with routine clinical follow-up necessary for collection of study data
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (54)
Local Institution - 0062
Mesa, Arizona, 85210, United States
Local Institution - 0054
La Jolla, California, 92093, United States
Local Institution - 0001
La Palma, California, 90623-1730, United States
Rheumatology Center of San Diego
San Diego, California, 92128-2551, United States
Local Institution - 0063
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309-1715, United States
Local Institution - 0061
Hollywood, Florida, 33021-6052, United States
LIFE Clinical Trials
Margate, Florida, 33063, United States
Local Institution - 0068
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 33410, United States
Local Institution - 0069
Atlanta, Georgia, 30322-1013, United States
Local Institution - 0065
Willowbrook, Illinois, 60527, United States
Local Institution - 0064
Rockville, Maryland, 20850, United States
Local Institution - 0034
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109-5000, United States
AA MRC
Grand Blanc, Michigan, 48439-2451, United States
Local Institution - 0070
Kalispell, Montana, 59901-3129, United States
Sahni Rheumatology & Therapy
West Long Branch, New Jersey, 07764, United States
Kings County Hospital Center - Brooklyn
Brooklyn, New York, 11203, United States
DJL Clinical Research, PLLC
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28211, United States
Local Institution - 0037
Durham, North Carolina, 27710-1000, United States
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104-5005, United States
Local Institution - 0052
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19140, United States
Local Institution - 0067
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 37128, United States
Arthritis Care of Texas - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, Texas, 78415, United States
El Paso Medical Research Institute (MedResearch, Inc)
El Paso, Texas, 79902-4821, United States
Local Institution - 0051
Van Vleck, Texas, 77482, United States
Instituto Médico CER
Quilmes, Buenos Aires, B1878DVB, Argentina
Centro de Investigaciones Medicas Tucuman
San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán Province, T4000AXL, Argentina
Organización Médica de Investigación (OMI)
Buenos Aires, C1015ABO, Argentina
Instituto De Reumatologia - IR Medical Center - Hospital de Dia
Mendoza, M5500CPH, Argentina
Local Institution - 0042
São Paulo, 05403-000, Brazil
The Ottawa Hospital - General Campus
Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6, Canada
Local Institution - 0038
Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1G 2E8, Canada
CHU Hopitaux de Bordeaux - Groupe Hospitalier Pellegrin
Bordeaux, 33076, France
Local Institution - 0044
Paris, 75012, France
Local Institution - 0041
Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, 24105, Germany
Local Institution - 0043
Mainz, 55131, Germany
Meir Medical Center
Kfar Saba, M, 4428164, Israel
Sheba Medical Center
Ramat Gan, TA, 5262000, Israel
Rambam Medical Center
Haifa, 31096, Israel
Carmel Medical Center
Haifa, 34362, Israel
Rabin Medical Center - Hasharon Hospital
Petah Tikva, 4941492, Israel
Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Ferrara - Arcispedale Sant'Anna
Ferrara, RE, 44124, Italy
Azienda Ospedaliera Ordine Mauriziano di Torino
Torino, TO, 10128, Italy
ASST degli Spedali Civili di Brescia
Brescia, 25123, Italy
Local Institution - 0049
Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka, 807-8555, Japan
Local Institution - 0053
Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan
Local Institution - 0055
Wakayama, 641-8510, Japan
Local Institution - 0046
San Juan, PR, 00917-3104, Puerto Rico
Hospital de Merida
Mérida, Badajoz, 6800, Spain
Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
Barcelona, 08036, Spain
Local Institution - 0056
Oxford, OXF, OX3 7LE, United Kingdom
Local Institution - 0058
Bath, SOM, BA1 3NG, United Kingdom
Local Institution - 0045
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 0QP, United Kingdom
Local Institution - 0059
London, NW3 2QG, United Kingdom
Local Institution - 0057
London, SE5 9RS, United Kingdom
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MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- STUDY DIRECTOR
Bristol Myers Squibb
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Central Study Contacts
BMS Clinical Trials Contact Center www.BMSClinicalTrials.com
CONTACT
First line of the email MUST contain NCT # and Site #.
CONTACT
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
September 9, 2025
First Posted
September 16, 2025
Study Start
October 8, 2025
Primary Completion (Estimated)
March 24, 2028
Study Completion (Estimated)
October 5, 2032
Last Updated
April 29, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-04
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share