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Drug Trial

Merck Serono S.A. - Geneva is developing an experimental drug and is currently recruiting SLE patients into a phase II/ III study globally, with 5 research sites across the UK (Manchester Royal Infirmary, University College London Hospitals - London, Whipps Cross University Hospital - London, Royal Hallamshire Hospital - Sheffield, Freeman Hospital - Newcastle).

This study is intended to evaluate how effective this experimental drug is compared to placebo in preventing new flares. For further information please visit:

http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00624338?cond=%22Systemic+Lupus+Erythematosus%2C+SLE%22&rank=1

If you are interested in participating please discuss this with your Rheumatologist taking this information along with you. Merck Serono has provided a donation to LUPUS UK as a thanks for allowing Merck Serono to display this information.
 

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