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Biomarker and diagnostic research for pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus has been reported in the published literature.
No approved treatments are currently available for pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus. An additional 2 compounds hold orphan drug designation.
While no drugs are FDA-approved specifically for pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus, some of the following designated compounds may be used off-label in clinical practice. Treatment decisions should be made in consultation with a specialist familiar with this condition.
The following drugs have received orphan drug designation from the FDA for pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus. Orphan designation reflects regulatory interest and does not indicate approval for treatment.
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No clinical trials have been registered for pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus.
151 publications have been identified in PubMed for pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus. Research spans Epidemiology / Natural History (26%), Review / Meta-Analysis (20%), and Basic Science / Preclinical (19%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Disease patterns and progression | 39 | 26% |
Data assembled from 4 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 19, 2026, 6:45 AM UTC
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
Designated
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Designation Status |
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baricitinib | baricitinib | Eli Lilly and Company | 2017 | — | Withdrawn |
ustekinumab | ustekinumab | Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 2017 | — | Withdrawn |
Gene therapy approaches for pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus have been reported in the published literature.
View trials for pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus
Research summaries
30 |
20% |
Laboratory research | 28 | 19% |
Patient case studies | 23 | 15% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 13 | 9% |
Clinical study results | 11 | 7% |
Other research | 4 | 3% |
New treatment approaches | 3 | 2% |
Luo C (2026). [PMID: 41147706](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41147706/). *Arthritis Rheumatol*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Accomando F (2026). [PMID: 42042683](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42042683/). *Pediatr Rep*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Phillips M (2026). [PMID: 42113274](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42113274/). *Pediatr Nephrol*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Simopoulou T (2026). [PMID: 40646368](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40646368/). *Clin Rheumatol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Tusseau M (2026). [PMID: 41930824](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41930824/). *EBioMedicine*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Gasparotto M (2026). [PMID: 42230001](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42230001/). *Lupus Sci Med*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Achar A (2026). [PMID: 41949877](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41949877/). *Lupus*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Gara S (2026). [PMID: 42023436](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42023436/). *Int J Dermatol*. [Other]
Selvarajan T (2026). [PMID: 42243916](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42243916/). *Pediatr Rheumatol Online J*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Robinson GA (2026). [PMID: 41258446](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41258446/). *Nat Rev Rheumatol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
AI-curated news mentioning pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus
Updated Apr 26, 2026
A retrospective multicenter study in France reports on the use of belimumab in pediatric-onset systemic lupus erythematosus. The findings contribute to understanding treatment efficacy and safety in this rare disease population.