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Systemic Sclerosis clinical trials

Every US clinical trial registered for Systemic Sclerosis — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.

27 US clinical trials · 12 currently recruiting

The research picture

Systemic Sclerosis has 27 registered US clinical trials, 12 of them open to new participants right now — about 44% of the total.

12
recruiting participants now
44%
of trials open to enrollment
3
in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
2
top sponsor: Sanofi

Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING 450 participants

New Orleans Pulmonary Hypertension Biobank

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans

NCT03269630

RECRUITING Phase 1 270 participants

A Study of CC-97540, CD-19-Targeted Nex-T CAR T Cells, in Participants With Severe, Refractory Autoimmune Diseases (Breakfree-1)

Juno Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

NCT05869955

RECRUITING Phase 1 144 participants

A Phase 1/2 Study of NKX019 in Subjects With Immune-Mediated Diseases (Ntrust-2)

Nkarta

NCT06733935

RECRUITING Phase 1 80 participants

A Safety and Efficacy Study Evaluating CTX112 in Adult Subjects With Refractory Autoimmune Disease

CRISPR Therapeutics

NCT06925542

RECRUITING NA 60 participants

Interrogating the Pathophysiological Mechanisms of Constipation in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

NCT05989763

RECRUITING Phase 1 54 participants

A Study to Investigate the Safety and Preliminary Efficacy of ALLO-329, an Allogeneic CAR T-cell Therapy, in Adults With Autoimmune Disease

Allogene Therapeutics

NCT07085104

RECRUITING Phase 1 47 participants

Phase I/II Study of AD-PluReceptor Plus Tafasitamab-cxix and Lymphodepleting Chemotherapy in Patients With Autoimmune Disorders

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT06434363

RECRUITING Phase 2 30 participants

Belimumab and Rituximab Combination Therapy for the Treatment of Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis

Hospital for Special Surgery, New York

NCT03844061

RECRUITING Phase 1 27 participants

A Study of AZD0120 in Autoimmune Diseases

AstraZeneca

NCT07295847

RECRUITING Phase 2 20 participants

Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (ASCT) for Autoimmune Diseases

Stephan Grupp MD PhD

NCT05029336

RECRUITING Phase 1 12 participants

RESET-SSc: An Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of CABA-201, a CD19-CAR T Cell Therapy, in Subjects With Systemic Sclerosis

Cabaletta Bio

NCT06328777

RECRUITING Phase 2 8 participants

Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis

Paul Szabolcs

NCT03630211

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 3 314 participants

Determine Effectiveness of Anifrolumab In SYstemic Sclerosis (DAISY)

AstraZeneca

NCT05925803

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 101 participants

Rheumatology-based Adaptive Intervention for Social Determinants and Health Equity

Brigham and Women's Hospital

NCT05715463

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1 48 participants

A Phase 1 Study of SYNCAR-001 + STK-009 Without Conditioning Chemotherapy (Lymphodepletion) in Subjects With Severe, Refractory Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease

Synthekine

NCT06544330

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1 3 participants

KYSA-5: A Study of Anti-CD19 Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell (CD19 CAR T) Therapy, in Subjects With Systemic Sclerosis

Kyverna Therapeutics

NCT06400303

COMPLETED 5,000 participants

Scleroderma Registry

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)

NCT00074568

COMPLETED 210 participants

Oral Health and People With Systemic Sclerosis

University of Alabama at Birmingham

NCT01817361

COMPLETED Phase 2 97 participants

Effectiveness and Safety of SAR156597 in Treating Diffuse Systemic Sclerosis

Sanofi

NCT02921971

COMPLETED Phase 2 89 participants

Psychological Treatments for Scleroderma

Johns Hopkins University

NCT00007267

COMPLETED Phase 2 63 participants

Safety and Tolerability of Pirfenidone in Participants With Systemic Sclerosis-Related Interstitial Lung Disease (SSc-ILD) (LOTUSS)

Genentech

NCT01933334

COMPLETED NA 32 participants

Rehabilitation for Arm Coordination and Hand Movement in Systemic Sclerosis

University of Michigan

NCT03482219

COMPLETED Phase 2 32 participants

Proof of Biological Activity of SAR100842 in Systemic Sclerosis

Sanofi

NCT01651143

COMPLETED Phase 4 25 participants

A Clinical Trial of Ambrisentan and Tadalafil in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Associated With Systemic Sclerosis

Johns Hopkins University

NCT01042158

COMPLETED Phase 2 20 participants

Belimumab for the Treatment of Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis

Hospital for Special Surgery, New York

NCT01670565

COMPLETED Phase 4 12 participants

Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hypertension in Systemic Sclerosis and Treatment With Ambrisentan

University of California, Los Angeles

NCT01051960

COMPLETED 10 participants

Identifying Unique Pathogenic Macrophages in Systemic Sclerosis-ILD

Northwestern University

NCT03438032

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 1 9
Phase 2 8
Phase 3 1
Phase 4 2

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Systemic Sclerosis Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 27 US studies indexed under Systemic Sclerosis, and 12 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 44% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

The phase distribution for Systemic Sclerosis shows 3 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 17 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

Top sponsor activity for Systemic Sclerosis is led by Sanofi with 2 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 27 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Systemic Sclerosis?

PlainTrial tracks 27 US clinical trials for Systemic Sclerosis, of which 12 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Systemic Sclerosis?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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