Clinical Trials – Advancing Autoimmune Research

Monash Rheumatology, in collaboration with Monash Haematology, continues to lead Australia in pioneering clinical research for severe autoimmune diseases.

CAR-T Study – A Milestone in Autoimmune Therapy

We are proud to have successfully treated the first SLE patient in Australia with a cutting-edge CAR-T cell therapy. Although this study is now closed to recruitment, it represents a major advancement in the treatment of autoimmune conditions.

  • Monash Nephrology-currently recruiting Lupus Nephritis patients – Phase II CAR-T study
  • Monash Rheumatology will be recruiting SLE patients later this year – Phase II CAR-T study

Learn more about the ASSURO study, which is testing an investigational drug when given to people with Rheumatoid Arthritis or Lupus.
– follow the clinical trials link for more details.

Coming in mid-August 2026-a Phase III study for Lupus skin disease

  • DLE/SCLE (with or without SLE)-(CLASI>8)
  • ACLE with SLE-(CLASI>8)

This study is for 6 months, an oral agent with the option of open-label extension
– follow the clinical trials link for more details.

New Phase III Sjögren’s Study – Coming in 2027

Details to come

No longer coming in @late 2026: allogeneic CAR-T Study

This particular study will no longer be activated in Australia.

Please click the link to the pdf outlining all current clinical trials – updated regularly with new trials.

Current Rheumatology clinical trials

Please open the file using the link below, which outlines all current clinical trials – updated quarterly with new trials.

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