Autoimmune thyroid disease

This study tests whether a medicine called Panzyga can prevent major infections in people with autoimmune or rheumatic conditions who have low antibody levels after receiving B-cell depletion therapy. About 360 adults will receive either Panzyga or a placebo, and researchers will…

This study tests a drug called efgartigimod, given as a shot under the skin, for adults with Graves' disease whose thyroid levels are still too high despite taking standard antithyroid drugs. About 230 people will take part, and some will get the drug while others get a placebo. …

This trial tests a new drug called IMVT-1402 for adults with Graves' disease, a condition where the thyroid is overactive. The study will include 210 participants who still have high thyroid levels despite taking standard medications. Participants will receive either one of two d…

This clinical trial tests whether an oral medication called linsitinib can reduce eye bulging (proptosis) in people with moderate to severe active thyroid eye disease (TED). Participants will take either linsitinib or a placebo twice daily for 24 weeks. The main goal is to see if…

This phase 2b trial tests an experimental drug called IMVT-1402 in 240 adults with Graves' disease whose thyroid is still overactive despite standard treatment. The goal is to see if the drug can help patients achieve normal thyroid hormone levels and stop taking antithyroid medi…

This phase 2 trial tests whether felzartamab, an antibody that targets immune cells producing harmful antibodies, can restore normal thyroid function in people with Graves' disease. Participants will receive either felzartamab or a placebo alongside their usual anti-thyroid drugs…

This study tests whether BHV-1300 can help adults with Graves' disease achieve normal thyroid function without antithyroid drugs. Participants receive either BHV-1300 or a placebo via injection. The main goal is to see if more people on BHV-1300 have normal thyroid hormone levels…

This early-stage trial tests a new biologic drug called MER511 in 100 adults with Graves' disease. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, and to see how the body handles the drug when given by IV or injection. Participants must be on stable thyroid medication. The stu…

This early study is testing a new drug called BHV-1300 in 15 people with Graves' disease. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and to check how it affects certain markers of the disease. This is a phase 1 trial, so it's one of the first steps in testing this treatment in h…

This study tests whether low-dose colchicine, a drug used for gout, can reduce inflammation and symptoms in people with autoimmune or subacute thyroiditis. About 300 adults will be randomly assigned to colchicine, corticosteroids, or supportive care. The goal is to see if colchic…

This phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called YB-101 in people with Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition that causes an overactive thyroid. The study will see if YB-101 can help normalize thyroid hormone levels and allow patients to stop taking anti-thyroid medications…

This study tests an investigational drug called efgartigimod for adults with Graves' disease whose thyroid levels are still high despite taking standard antithyroid medications. About 230 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo as a shot under the skin. The goal is…

This phase 2 trial tests two doses of rilzabrutinib, an oral drug, in 30 adults with Graves' disease (with or without eye problems). The main goal is to see if the drug lowers high thyroid hormone levels over 16 weeks. Researchers will also monitor safety and side effects.

This early-phase study tests whether combining mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) with specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) is safe and can help control autoimmune diseases. About 30 adults with established autoimmune conditions will receive the treatment and be monitored f…

This study tests whether specially engineered immune cells, called CAR-T cells, can safely treat autoimmune diseases. The cells are designed to target and suppress B cells, which play a key role in many autoimmune conditions. The trial involves 30 adults and focuses on safety and…

This study is testing a new blood filter called the Plasma Filter PX2. It is used in a procedure called therapeutic plasma exchange, which removes harmful substances from the blood of people with autoimmune diseases. About 46 adults will take part, and the study will check if the…

This early-stage study tests a new mRNA-based treatment (ABO2203) for people with autoimmune diseases that haven't improved with standard care. The therapy works by directing the body's immune cells to attack and control overactive immune cells causing the disease. The study will…

This early-phase trial tests HN2301, a new type of CAR-T therapy given directly into the blood, for people with refractory Graves' disease—a thyroid condition that doesn't respond well to standard treatments. The therapy reprograms the body's own immune cells to target and calm t…

This early-stage trial tests a single injection of a new drug called GenSci098 in 24 adults with Graves' disease, a condition where the thyroid is overactive. The main goal is to check safety and side effects over about 5 months. Researchers will also measure how the drug moves t…

This study looks at whether giving Lugol's solution before removing the thyroid gland can lower the chance of two common surgery complications: low calcium levels from damaged parathyroid glands and vocal cord weakness from nerve injury. About 182 adults with overactive thyroid f…

This pilot study tests whether adding high-dose vitamin D to standard methimazole therapy helps control thyroid function and antibodies in children aged 9-17 newly diagnosed with Graves' disease. The main goal is to see if a larger trial is possible by measuring recruitment, adhe…

This early-phase trial tests a single infusion of genetically modified immune cells (CAR-T cells) in 4 people with refractory Graves' disease, a thyroid condition that doesn't respond well to standard medication. The cells target two proteins (CD19 and BCMA) to reset the immune s…

This pilot study will test the safety of thyroid artery embolization (TAE) in 10 UK patients with benign thyroid nodules or goitre. TAE is a minimally invasive procedure that blocks blood flow to the thyroid gland using tiny particles, causing it to shrink. The goal is to see if …

This study tests a computer model called OptiThyDose that helps doctors find the best dose of thyroid medication for children with congenital hypothyroidism or Graves' disease. The model uses past lab results to keep thyroid hormone levels in a healthy range. About 150 children w…

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) model can accurately diagnose thyroid eye disease, assess its activity and severity, and predict its outcome using specialized MRI scans of the eye socket. Researchers will enroll 1200 people, including patients with thyroi…

This study tests a software called Glandy HYPER that uses artificial intelligence to detect thyrotoxicosis—a dangerous overactive thyroid state—in people with Graves' disease. The AI analyzes resting heart rate data from wearable devices like smartwatches and compares it with sta…

This study tests a new imaging method called Al18F-NOTA-FAPI-04 PET/CT or PET/MRI to see if it can better detect and guide treatment for malignant tumors, heart problems, and autoimmune diseases like hyperthyroidism. About 600 adults will receive the imaging agent and be monitore…

This study is testing whether the shingles vaccine (RZV) works and is safe for adults with autoimmune rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus who are taking immune-suppressing drugs. Two hundred participants will receive two doses of the vaccine. Researchers will me…

This trial tests whether taking a short course of dexamethasone before surgery can reduce inflammation in the thyroid gland, making the operation easier for the surgeon. It includes adults with Graves' disease or Hashimoto's disease who are scheduled for a total thyroidectomy. Pa…

This study explores whether 8 weekly telehealth music therapy sessions can improve quality of life and reduce depression and anxiety in adults with autoimmune endocrine diseases (like Type 1 diabetes or Hashimoto's) who also have depression. Ten participants will meet with a boar…

This study tests whether a person-centred care (PCC) programme, delivered by phone and online, can help people with Graves' disease feel better mentally and return to work. 220 adults with first-time Graves' disease will be randomly assigned to receive either usual care or usual …

This study tests whether a special course on mental fatigue can help people with Graves' disease who struggle with ongoing brain tiredness, trouble focusing, and memory issues. About 96 adults aged 18-72 with stable thyroid levels will either take the course plus standard care or…

This study will analyze DNA from up to 20,000 people, including those with immune disorders and their relatives, to find genetic variants linked to conditions like atopy, autoimmunity, and primary immunodeficiency. Researchers will also study how best to return genetic results to…

This study looks at how often thyroid cancer is found by accident when people with Graves' disease have their thyroid gland removed. Researchers will track 280 adults having this surgery and examine the removed tissue carefully for any cancer, including tiny microcarcinomas. They…

This registry follows pregnant women who have taken mycophenolate, a drug used to prevent organ rejection and treat autoimmune diseases. Researchers will collect data on pregnancy complications and birth defects up to one year after birth. The goal is to better understand the dru…

This study is looking for the genes that cause certain immune system problems. Researchers want to understand why some people get sick and others don't, even in the same family. Up to 5,000 people with immune disorders and their relatives will give blood or cheek cell samples for…

This study is measuring a protein called STIM1 on the surface of immune cells in 670 people with various autoimmune diseases. The goal is to find which diseases have high levels of this protein, which could help researchers develop new antibody-based treatments. Participants prov…

This study collects and freezes testicular tissue from boys and young men who are at risk of becoming infertile due to cancer, autoimmune disorders, or their treatments. The tissue is stored in a research bank, with the hope that future medical advances will allow it to be used t…

This study looks at 100 people with Graves disease to see if inflammation and thyroid antibodies are linked to changes in the eye's nerve layer and macula. Researchers will compare eye scans (OCT) and blood tests between patients with and without eye involvement, plus healthy con…

This study looks at 320 adults who are about to start strong immune-suppressing therapy and have already had at least two COVID-19 shots. Researchers want to find out if giving a COVID-19 booster right before starting therapy or waiting six months provides better protection. Part…

This study is creating a large registry of 800 people receiving biologic medications for immune conditions like autoimmune diseases and primary immune deficiencies. Researchers will collect blood samples and health data to better understand how these treatments work and who respo…

This study looks at how changing thyroid hormone levels affect the way the body uses sugar and fat. Researchers will study people with Graves' disease (whose thyroid hormones are too high) and people with thyroid cancer (whose hormones are intentionally raised). Participants will…

This study tests a special collar worn around the neck that measures radiation exposure in people with thyroid cancer or Graves' disease receiving radioactive iodine therapy. The goal is to see if this device gives more accurate dosing information than current methods, potentiall…

This study investigates why some people with Graves' disease continue to feel mentally fatigued even after their thyroid levels return to normal. Researchers will compare blood and spinal fluid from 180 participants—60 with mental fatigue, 60 without, and 60 healthy controls—to f…