Autoinflammatory syndrome

This study tests an investigational drug called XTMAB-16 in people with pulmonary sarcoidosis, a condition that causes inflammation and scarring in the lungs. The trial aims to see if the drug can improve lung function (measured by forced vital capacity) and quality of life. Part…

This study tests if a monthly injection of Compound Betamethasone (Diprospan) works better than daily prednisone pills for people with early-stage pulmonary sarcoidosis. About 126 participants will receive either the injection or pills for 24 weeks, with lung function tests and s…

This study tests two experimental drugs, goflikicept and olokizumab, in 52 adults with Still's disease, a rare inflammatory condition. The goal is to see if these drugs can quickly bring the disease under control and keep it from flaring up. Participants will receive either the s…

This study tests a drug called momelotinib in 136 adults with VEXAS syndrome, a rare inflammatory disease caused by a genetic mutation. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce disease activity, with participants receiving either momelotinib or a placebo. This is a phase 2/3 tri…

This study will test if a smart pill bottle cap, called FORTISKAP™, helps people with serious lung diseases like pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, and pulmonary hypertension take their oral medications more consistently. About 100 participants will either use the smart cap or rece…

This study tests whether a drug called colesevelam, normally used for high cholesterol, can help lower levels of PFAS (often called 'forever chemicals') in the blood of veterans. About 50 veterans with high PFAS levels will receive either the drug or a placebo for a period, and r…

This study tests whether using a special ultrasound technique (mVExUS) to guide how much fluid is removed during dialysis can improve outcomes for critically ill patients with acute kidney injury. 126 adults in the ICU will be randomly assigned to either standard care or the ultr…

This study will test hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) — breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber — for over 30 conditions, including long COVID, Crohn's disease, frostbite, and multiple sclerosis. Researchers will track 100 patients to see if HBOT improves their quality of …

This study tests whether adjusting diuretic doses based on urine sodium levels improves outcomes for people hospitalized with acute heart failure and severe fluid buildup. About 270 participants will be randomly assigned to either standard care or a strategy where diuretic doses …

This study tests whether temporarily stopping methotrexate for 2 weeks after receiving a pneumonia vaccine (PCV20) helps the vaccine work better in adults with autoimmune rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. About 192 participants with stable, low disease activi…

This study tests whether thalidomide can reduce or stop fever episodes in children with PFAPA syndrome, a condition causing repeated fevers and sore throats. About 106 children aged 3 to 18 will take either thalidomide or colchicine daily for 6 months. Researchers will track how …

This phase 2 study tests an injection called SHR-1139 in 20 adults with pyoderma gangrenosum, a rare condition causing painful skin ulcers. The goal is to see if the drug can completely close the ulcers and how safe it is. Researchers will also measure how the body processes the …

This early trial tests whether baricitinib, an immune-calming drug already used for arthritis, can reduce heart inflammation in people with cardiac sarcoidosis. Ten adults will take the drug for 16 weeks alongside their usual steroid-sparing medication. Researchers will use PET s…

This phase 2 trial tests an injection called SHR-1139 in 10 adults with ulcerative pyoderma gangrenosum, a rare skin condition that causes painful, open sores. The main goal is to see if the drug can completely close the target ulcer within 12 weeks. Researchers will also check f…

This study looks at two substances in the blood, IL-18 and IL-18BP, to see if they can help doctors tell apart different causes of fever in children. Researchers will measure these levels in 9 children with conditions like juvenile arthritis, autoinflammatory diseases, or serious…

This study tests a special PET probe that targets a protein called DDR2, which is linked to lung scarring in interstitial lung disease. Researchers will scan 50 patients to see if the probe can accurately detect the disease and also check for related cognitive problems. The goal …

This study will compare two ways to diagnose sarcoidosis, a disease that causes inflammation and lumps (granulomas) in the lungs. About 469 people with suspected stage I or II sarcoidosis will be randomly assigned to receive either a newer method called EBUS-guided cryobiopsy or …

This study tests whether the drug zoledronate can reduce pain in children aged 4 to 17 with chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO), a rare auto-inflammatory bone disease. The 30 participants have not responded to standard anti-inflammatory drugs. They will receive eith…

This study tests whether people with fibrotic interstitial lung disease can use home monitoring devices—like a spirometer, pulse oximeter, and scale—to help detect serious lung events such as flare-ups or hospitalizations. About 200 participants will use these devices connected t…

This study checks whether two short questionnaires can accurately measure physical fitness in children aged 10–18 with juvenile idiopathic arthritis or familial Mediterranean fever. Researchers will compare the questionnaire results with standard fitness tests. If the questionnai…

This study looks at how smell helps newborns find and latch onto the breast for breastfeeding. Researchers will use a special machine to track odors from mothers and babies in real time. The goal is to understand the role of scent in early bonding and feeding, which could help im…

This study will collect blood samples from 115 adults with cardiac sarcoidosis to look for tiny particles called exosomes that might show whether the disease is active or quiet. The goal is to develop a simple blood test that could help doctors monitor the condition without needi…

This study explores whether a technique called LIBS, which maps chemical elements in lung tissue, can help doctors identify possible environmental or workplace causes of chronic lung diseases. Researchers will analyze stored biopsy samples from 70 adult patients using LIBS and an…

This study will test whether using a special ultrasound technique called VeXUS to guide fluid treatment can help protect kidney function in 100 ICU patients with acute kidney injury. Researchers will compare outcomes like survival, need for dialysis, and lasting kidney damage. Th…

This study looks at how heart rate variability (a measure of stress response) relates to emotional control and parent-teen relationships in 74 adolescents with depression. Teens will wear a Fitbit while sleeping for a week and fill out questionnaires. The goal is to better unders…

This study looks for ways to predict if pericarditis (inflammation of the sac around the heart) will come back. About 10-30% of people have a repeat episode, and half of those have multiple returns. Researchers will use a special PET/CT scan, blood tests, and patient information …

This study looks at whether two substances in the blood, IL-6 and MMP-7, can help doctors diagnose and predict the course of a rare lung disease in children. Researchers will measure these markers in 60 children with immune-mediated interstitial lung disease and compare them to h…

This study will follow 5,000 adults with immune system problems to see if certain blood cell mutations (called clonal hematopoiesis) are linked to their condition. Researchers will track new cases of immune-related diseases over time. No treatments or drugs are tested—this is pur…

This study looks at whether a painless skin scan can measure long-term inflammation in people with Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF). Researchers will compare these skin measurements with a blood-based inflammation score called the CALLY index. The goal is to better understand o…

This study will follow 1,500 people with lupus or other autoimmune diseases to see if advanced heart scans can predict heart attacks, strokes, or other heart problems. Participants will have one of three types of heart imaging. The goal is to learn if these scans can help doctors…

This study tests whether a special ultrasound technique, called VExUS, can predict which ICU patients will have trouble breathing on their own after being on a ventilator. Researchers will scan the veins of 350 patients just before a breathing trial. The goal is to see if signs o…

This study will measure harmful molecules called AGEs in 300 people with various rheumatic diseases (like rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis) and compare them to healthy volunteers. AGEs build up over time and can cause inflammation. Researchers will use a non-invasi…

This study will check 359 Egyptian children aged 6 to 15 with Familial Mediterranean Fever for mouth problems like ulcers, enamel defects, and high-arched palate. Researchers will do a dental exam and review medical records. The goal is to find out how common these oral issues ar…

This study aims to better understand rare autoinflammatory diseases by developing blood tests that measure inflammation markers. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 60 adults and children with these conditions. The goal is to identify specific inflammation pathways, which…

This study will collect information from 100 people in France with SITRAME syndrome, a rare autoinflammatory disease. Researchers want to learn about the disease's symptoms, treatments, and outcomes. No new treatments are being tested; the goal is simply to better understand the …