This parallel-group, double-blind, placebo-controlled study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of obinutuzumab versus placebo in participants with active, autoantibody-positive systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who are treated with standard-of-care therapy.
Obinutuzumab will be administered by IV infusion at a dose of 1000 mg on Day 1 and at Weeks 2, 24 and 26.
Placebo matching obinutuzumab will be administered by IV on Day 1 and at Weeks 2, 24 and 26.
Acetaminophen 650-1000 mg will be administered as premedication prior to infusions.
Diphenhydramine 50 mg will be administered as premedication prior to infusions.
Methylprednisolone 80 mg IV will be administered as premedication prior to infusions.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina
San Miguel, Argentina