A Study of Laquinimod in Participants With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Active Lupus Arthritis

Inclusion Criteria:

Participants diagnosed with SLE.
Participants with active lupus arthritis as evident by at least 4 tender and 4 swollen joints at screening and baseline visits, and moderate or severe arthritis with active synovitis in at least 1 joint, with some loss of functional range of movement present at screening and baseline visits.

Exclusion Criteria:

The participant's estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was less than or equal to 30 milliliters (mL)/minute/1.73 square meter (m^2), as calculated by the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) formula at the screening visit.
Participants with severe, unstable and/or progressive central nervous system (CNS) lupus and/or associated with significant cognitive impairment (upon the investigators' judgement).
Participants with a clinically significant or unstable medical or surgical condition that, in the investigator's opinion, would preclude safe and complete study participation.
Women who are pregnant or nursing or who intend to be during the study period.
Women of child-bearing potential who do not practice an acceptable method of birth control.