A Study of Baricitinib in Participants With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE-BRAVE II)

NCT ID: NCT03616964

Last Updated: 2022-11-23

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

778 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2018-08-02

Study Completion Date

2021-10-20

Brief Summary

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The reason for this study is to see how effective and safe the study drug known as baricitinib is in participants with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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2 milligram (mg) Baricitinib

Participants received one 2 mg baricitinib tablet and one placebo tablet matching 4 mg baricitinib administered orally once daily (QD) for 52 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Baricitinib

Intervention Type DRUG

Administered orally.

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

Administered orally

4 mg Baricitinib

Participants received one 4 mg baricitinib tablet and one placebo tablet matching 2 mg baricitinib administered orally QD for 52 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Baricitinib

Intervention Type DRUG

Administered orally.

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

Administered orally

Placebo

Participants received 2 placebo tablets: one placebo tablet matching 4 mg baricitinib and one placebo tablet matching 2 mg baricitinib administered orally QD for 52 weeks.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

Administered orally

Interventions

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Baricitinib

Administered orally.

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo

Administered orally

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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LY3009104

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Have a clinical diagnosis of SLE at least 24 weeks prior to screening.
* Have documentation of having met at least 4 of 11 Revised Criteria for Classification of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus according to the 1997 Update of the 1982 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria for classification of SLE prior to randomization.
* Have a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) (titer ≥1:80) and/or a positive anti-double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (dsDNA), and/or a positive anti-Smith (anti-Sm) as assessed by a central laboratory during screening.
* Have a total Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index 2000 (SLEDAI-2K) score ≥6 during screening.
* Have a clinical SLEDAI-2K score ≥4 at randomization.
* Have at least 1 British Isles Lupus Assessment Group (BILAG) A score or 2 BILAG B scores during screening.
* Are receiving at least one of the following standard of care medications for SLE:

* A single antimalarial at a stable dose for at least 8 weeks prior to screening
* A single immunosuppressant at a stable dose for at least 8 weeks prior to screening
* An oral corticosteroid, initiated at least 4 weeks prior to screening, at a stable dose ≤40 milligrams/day prednisone (or equivalent) for at least 2 weeks prior to screening. If the participant is not receiving an antimalarial or immunosuppressant, the dose of corticosteroid must be ≥7.5 milligrams/day prednisone (or equivalent)

Exclusion Criteria

* Have severe active lupus nephritis.
* Have active central nervous system (CNS) lupus.
* Have a history or presence of cardiovascular, respiratory, hepatic, gastrointestinal, endocrine, hematological, neurological, or neuropsychiatric disorders or any other serious and/or unstable illness that, in the opinion of the investigator, could constitute an unacceptable risk when taking investigational product or interfere with the interpretation of data.
* Have a current or recent clinically serious viral, bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infection.
* Have received cyclophosphamide (or any other cytotoxic agent) within 12 weeks prior to screening.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Incyte Corporation

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Eli Lilly and Company

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon - Fri 9 AM - 5 PM Eastern time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST)

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Eli Lilly and Company

Locations

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University of Arizona Arthritis Center

Gilbert, Arizona, United States

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Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Research

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P. C.

Tucson, Arizona, United States

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Wallace Rheumatic Studies Center

Beverly Hills, California, United States

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Medvin Clinical Research - Weidmann

Covina, California, United States

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Office: Dr Robin K Dore

Tustin, California, United States

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Inland Rheumatology & Osteoporosis Medical Group

Upland, California, United States

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Denver Arthritis Clinic - Lowry

Denver, Colorado, United States

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Clinical Research of West Florida, Inc. (Clearwater)

Clearwater, Florida, United States

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Millennium Research

Ormond Beach, Florida, United States

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Integral Rheumatology & Immunology Specialists

Plantation, Florida, United States

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Clinical Research of West Florida

Tampa, Florida, United States

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Tampa Medical Group, P.A.

Tampa, Florida, United States

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Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Northside Hospital

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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North Georgia Rheumatology, PC

Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States

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Arthritis Center of Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

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Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Advanced Rheumatology, PC

Lansing, Michigan, United States

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Glacier View Research Institute - Endocrinology

Kalispell, Montana, United States

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Innovative Health Research

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Albuquerque Clinical Trials, Inc.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

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Arthritis and Osteoporosis Associates of New Mexico

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States

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St. Lawrence Health System

Canton, New York, United States

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New York University Medical Center

New York, New York, United States

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SUNY Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, New York, United States

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Joint and Muscle Medical Care

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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Box Arthritis & Rheumatology of the Carolinas, PLLC

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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Cincinnati Rheumatic Disease Study Group

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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Clinical Research Center of Reading,LLC

Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, United States

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Articularis Healthcare d/b/a/ Low Country Rheumatology, PA

Summerville, South Carolina, United States

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Eagle Medical

Crossville, Tennessee, United States

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Dr. Dhiman Basu Private Practice

Colleyville, Texas, United States

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Metroplex Clinical Research Center

Dallas, Texas, United States

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Advanced Rheumatology of Houston

The Woodlands, Texas, United States

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Clear Lake Specialties

Webster, Texas, United States

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Arthritis Clinic of Northern VA, P.C.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

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Spectrum Medical Inc.

Danville, Virginia, United States

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Aprillus Asistencia e Investigacion - Servicio de neurologia

CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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DOM Centro de Reumatologia

Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Framingham Centro Medico

La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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CER Instituto Medico

Quilmes, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Instituto de Investigaciones Clinicas Quilmes

Quilmes, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Comite de Etica en Investigacion - CEMIC

Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aire, Argentina

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Clinica Adventista Belgrano

CABA, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aire, Argentina

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Sanatorio Británico

Rosario, Santa Fe Province, Argentina

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Centro Medico Privado de Reumatologia

SAN M. de Tucuman, Tucumán Province, Argentina

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Sanatorio Guemes Cardiocirugia

Ciudad Autonoma Buenos Aires, , Argentina

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IR Medical Center S.A. Instituto de Reumatologia

Mendoza, , Argentina

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Clinical Research Chile SpA

Valdivia, Los Ríos Region, Chile

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Enroll SpA

Providencia, Región Metropolitana de Santia, Chile

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Clinica Alemana de Osorno

Osorno, , Chile

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Sociedad Medica Del Aparato Locomotor SA

Santiago, , Chile

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Prosalud y cia. Ltda.

Santiago, , Chile

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ReumaCen Centro Reumatologico Integral

Viña del Mar, , Chile

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HPTU-El Hospital con alma Pablo Tobon Uribe

Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

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Circaribe SAS

Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia

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Clinica de la Costa

Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia

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Idearg S.A.S.

Bogota, Cundinamarca, Colombia

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Centro Integral de Reumatologia e Inmunologia

Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia

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Servimed S.A.S.

Bucaramanga, Santander Department, Colombia

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Centro de Medicina Interna

Cali, Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia

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Preventive Care Ltdac

Chía, , Colombia

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CHRU Brest - Hopital Cavale Blanche

Brest, Finistère, France

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Centre hospitalier universitaire de Haut Leveque

Pessac, Gironde, France

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CHU Montpellier Lapeyronie Hospital

Montpellier, Hérault, France

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Centre hospitalier universitaire Pellegrin

Bordeaux, , France

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Hopital Européen

Marseille, , France

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Krishna Institute of Medical Science

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

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Panchshil Hospital

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

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CIMS Hospital Private Limited

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

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NHL Municipal Medical College & VS General Hospital

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

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Shree Giriraj Hospital

Rajkot, Gujarat, India

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Nirmal Hospital Private Limited

Surat, Gujarat, India

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Sterling Hospital

Vadodara, Gujarat, India

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St. John Medical College & Hospital

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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ChanRe Rheumatology And Immunology Center And Research

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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Sushruta Multispecialty Hospital & Research Center Pvt Ltd

Hubli, Karnataka, India

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Kasturba Medical College Hospital, Mangalore

Madhav Nagar, Manipal, Karnataka, India

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Jasleen Hospital

Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

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Synexus Affiliate - Sujata Birla Hospital & Medical Research Center

Nashik, Maharashtra, India

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Fortis Escorts Hospital

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

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Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria

Modena, MO, Italy

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Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana

Pisa, Tuscany, Italy

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IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino

Genova, , Italy

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Fondazione IRCCS Ca'Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico

Milan, , Italy

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Azienda Policlinico Umberto I

Roma, , Italy

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Azienda Ospedaliera Santa Maria Della Misericordia

Udine, , Italy

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University of Occupational and Enviromental Health

Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan

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Hiroshima University Hospital

Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

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National Hospital Organization Asahikawa Medical Center

Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan

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Hokkaido University Hospital

Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

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Jp Red Cross Society Himeji Hp

Himeji, Hyōgo, Japan

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Kobe University Hospital

Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan

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Kagawa University Hospital

Kita-gun, Kagawa-ken, Japan

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Tohoku University Hospital

Sendai, Miyagi, Japan

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Juntendo University Hospital

Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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St. Lukes International Hospital

Chuo-Ku, Tokyo, Japan

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Toho University Ohashi Med C

Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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Showa University Hospital

Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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Keio University Hospital

Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, Japan

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National Hospital Organization Kyushu Medical Center

Fukuoka, , Japan

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Hamanomachi Hospital

Fukuoka, , Japan

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Nippon Medical School Hospital

Tokyo, , Japan

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Mary Mediatrix Medical Center

Lipa, Batangas, Philippines

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Cebu Doctors Hospital

Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

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Southern Philippines Medical Center

Davao City, Davao Del Norte, Philippines

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Angeles University Foundation and Medical Center

Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines

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Chong Hua Medical Arts Center

Cebu City, , Philippines

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Makati Medical Center

Makati City, , Philippines

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St. Luke's Medical Center

Quenzon City, , Philippines

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Niepubliczny Zaklad Opieki Zdrowotnej Biogenes Sp. z o.o.

Wroclaw, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

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Twoja Przychodnia Centrum Medyczne Nowa Sol

Nowa Sól, Lubusz Voivodeship, Poland

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Medycyna Kliniczna

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland

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Reumatika - Centrum Reumatologii

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland

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Gabinet Internistyczno- Reumatologiczny Piotr Adrian Klimiuk

Bialystok, Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland

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Zespol Poradni Specjalistycznych REUMED

Lublin, Polska, Poland

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Ambulatorium Barbara Bazela

Elblag, Warminsko-Mazurki, Poland

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Szpital Uniwersytecki Nr 2 w Bydgoszczy, Klinika Reumatologii i Ukladowych Chorob Tkanki Lacznej

Bydgoszcz, , Poland

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Centrum Medyczne Pratia Katowice

Katowice, , Poland

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Malopolskie Centrum Medyczne S.C.

Krakow, , Poland

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Centrum Medyczne Plejady

Krakow, , Poland

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NZOZ Lecznica MAK-MED s.c.

Nadarzyn, , Poland

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Ortopedyczno-Rehabilitacyjny Szpital Kliniczny UM w Poznaniu

Poznan, , Poland

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Centrum Medyczne AMED

Warsaw, , Poland

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Napoca Emergency Clinical County Hospital

Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania

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Craiova Emergency Clinical County Hospital

Craiova, Dolj, Romania

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SC CMDTA Neomed SRL

Brasov, , Romania

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Spitalul Clinic Sf Maria Bucuresti

Bucharest, , Romania

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Spitalul Clinic "Dr. Ioan Cantacuzino"

Bucharest, , Romania

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SANA Medical Center

Bucharest, , Romania

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St. Maria Clinical Hospital

Bucharest, , Romania

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Spitalul Euroclinic

Bucureti, , Romania

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Institute of Rheumatology

Belgrade, , Serbia

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Military Medical Academy

Belgrade, , Serbia

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University Clinical Center of Serbia

Belgrade, , Serbia

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Institute for Treatment and Rehabilitation Niska Banja

Niška Banja, , Serbia

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Clinical Center of Vojvodina

Novi Sad, , Serbia

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Suite 509 Umhlanga Netcare Medical Centre

Umhlanga, Durban, South Africa

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Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Parktown, Guateng, South Africa

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Jakaranda Hospital

Muckleneuk, Pretoria, South Africa

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Panorama Medical Centre

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Arthritis Clinical Trial Centre

Pinelands, Western Cape, South Africa

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Winelands Medical Research Centre

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

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University Of Pretoria

Pretoria, , South Africa

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Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

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Kyung Pook National University Hospital

Daegu, Korea, South Korea

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Gachon University Gil Hospital

Incheon, Korea, South Korea

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Hanyang University Medical Center

Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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The Catholic University of Korea-Seoul St. Mary's Hospital

Seocho-Gu, Seoul, South Korea

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Asan Medical Center

Seoul, Seoul-teukbyeolsi [Seoul], South Korea

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Hospital Marina Baixa

Villajoyosa, Alicante, Spain

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Hospital De Fuenlabrada

Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Spain

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Hospital do Meixoeiro

Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain

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Corporacion Sanitaria Parc Tauli

Sabadell, Sapin, Spain

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Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron

Barcelona, , Spain

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Corporació Sanitària Clínic

Barcelona, , Spain

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Hospital Quiron Infanta Luisa

Seville, , Spain

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Countries

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United States Argentina Chile Colombia France India Italy Japan Philippines Poland Romania Serbia South Africa South Korea Spain

References

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Yin J, Hou Y, Wang C, Qin C. Clinical outcomes of baricitinib in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: Pooled analysis of SLE-BRAVE-I and SLE-BRAVE-II trials. PLoS One. 2025 Apr 30;20(4):e0320179. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0320179. eCollection 2025.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 40305472 (View on PubMed)

Petri M, Bruce IN, Dorner T, Tanaka Y, Morand EF, Kalunian KC, Cardiel MH, Silk ME, Dickson CL, Meszaros G, Zhang L, Jia B, Zhao Y, McVeigh CJ, Mosca M. Baricitinib for systemic lupus erythematosus: a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial (SLE-BRAVE-II). Lancet. 2023 Mar 25;401(10381):1011-1019. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(22)02546-6. Epub 2023 Feb 24.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 36848919 (View on PubMed)

Hannon CW, McCourt C, Lima HC, Chen S, Bennett C. Interventions for cutaneous disease in systemic lupus erythematosus. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2021 Mar 9;3(3):CD007478. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007478.pub2.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 33687069 (View on PubMed)

Provided Documents

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Document Type: Study Protocol

View Document

Document Type: Statistical Analysis Plan

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Related Links

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https://trials.lillytrialguide.com/en-US/trial/MnvCKtj7wIG0g4Wo2ugIc

A Study of Baricitinib in Participants With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Other Identifiers

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I4V-MC-JAIA

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

2017-005027-25

Identifier Type: EUDRACT_NUMBER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

16677

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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