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Phase 3 Study of Telitacicept in Active Primary Sjögren's Disease

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Telitacicept in Adult Participants With Active Primary Sjögren's Disease

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07404865
Acronym
UPSTREAM SjD
Enrollment
250
Registered
2026-02-12
Start date
2026-02-26
Completion date
2029-01-01
Last updated
2026-08-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Primary Sjogren's Disease

Keywords

Sjögren's Disease, pSD, Primary Sjogren's Syndrome, Sjogren's Syndrome, SjD

Brief summary

Phase 3 Study of Telitacicept in Active Primary Sjögren's Disease (UPSTREAM SjD)

Detailed description

Telitacicept (RC18) is a recombinant fusion protein designed to target B-cell-mediated immune pathways. It consists of the extracellular domain of transmembrane activator and calcium modulator and cyclophilin ligand interactor (TACI) linked to the Fc portion of human immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1). Telitacicept binds with high affinity to the cytokines B-lymphocyte stimulator (BLyS, also known as BAFF) and A Proliferation-Inducing Ligand (APRIL). By binding these soluble factors, telitacicept prevents their interaction with cell-surface receptors on B cells, including TACI, B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA), and BAFF receptor (BAFF-R). This inhibition reduces BLyS/APRIL signaling, leading to decreased B-cell survival, reduced differentiation of B cells into immunoglobulin-producing plasma cells, and lowering of autoantibody production, increased BLyS and APRIL levels, B-cell hyperactivity, and autoantibody production are associated with multiple autoimmune diseases. Modulation of the BLyS/APRIL pathway is intended to reduce pathogenic B-cell activity and downstream immune effects that contribute to disease manifestations in Sjogren's disease and other B-cell-mediated autoimmune conditions.

Interventions

BIOLOGICALTelitacicept

Subcutaneous injection

DRUGPlacebo

Subcutaneous injection

Sponsors

Vor Biopharma
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Male or female aged 18 to 75 years of age (both inclusive) at screening 2. Participants must meet the 2016 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/EULAR classification criteria for primary Sjogren's Syndrome at the time of screening. 3. ESSDAI ≥5 at screening (score calculated excluding renal, pulmonary and neurological domains) 4. Participants are seropositive for antibodies to Sjogren's Syndrome A (SSA)/Anti-Sjogren's Syndrome A (Ro) at the Screening Visit. Additional inclusion criteria are defined in the protocol

Exclusion criteria

1. Participants who have a systemic autoimmune disease other than Primary Sjogren's Disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, or systemic sclerosis, that can better explain the majority of the symptoms (i.e., secondary Sjogren's Disease) 2. Participants who have another autoimmune disease or inflammatory condition that could interfere with assessment of response of Primary Sjogren's Disease to therapy (e.g., systemic sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, gout). 3. Participants with severe fibromyalgia that could interfere with the assessment of response of Primary Sjogren's Disease to therapy 4. Active life-threatening or organ-threatening complications of Primary Sjogren's Disease at the time of screening based on investigator evaluation 5. Significant, uncontrolled medical disease in any organ system not related to Primary Sjogren's Disease (e.g., poorly controlled asthma, cardiovascular disease, accelerated hypertension, major depression, etc.) that in the opinion of the investigator would preclude participant participation. Additional

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
To evaluate the efficacy of telitacicept versus placebo at Week 48 in the change from baseline in the EULAR Sjögren's Syndrome Disease Activity Index (ESSDAI) score at Week 48.Week 48Change from baseline in the EULAR Sjögren's Syndrome Disease Activity Index (ESSDAI) score at Week 48.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
To evaluate the efficacy of telitacicept versus placebo in improving glandular function during the trial.Week 48Change from baseline in the stimulated whole salivary flow at Week 48.
To evaluate the effect of telitacicept versus placebo in improving patient-reported outcomes (i.e., how participants feel and function) during the trial.Week 48Change from baseline in the EULAR Sjögren's Syndrome Patient Reported Index (ESSPRI) score at Week 48
To evaluate the efficacy of telitacicept versus placebo at Week 48 in the treatment of adult participants with pSD.Week 48To evaluate the efficacy of telitacicept versus placebo at Week 48 in the treatment of adult participants with pSD.
To evaluate the efficacy of telitacicept versus placebo at Week 48 in the change from baseline in the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-F) score at Week 48Week 48Change from baseline in the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-F) score at Week 48
To evaluate the efficacy of telitacicept versus placebo at Week 48 in the change from baseline in the participant's global assessment of disease activity (Patient GDA) at Week 48.Week 48Change from baseline in the participant's global assessment of disease activity (Patient GDA) at Week 48.
To evaluate the efficacy of telitacicept versus placebo at Week 48 in the change from baseline in the physician's global assessment of disease activity (Physician GDA) score at Week 48Week 48Change from baseline in the physician's global assessment of disease activity (Physician GDA) score at Week 48

Countries

United States

Contacts

CONTACTJeremy Sokolove
Study@vorbio.com6176556580

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Aug 28, 2026