B cell deficiency
MONDO:0002211A broad classification of disorders where circulating numbers of B lymphocytes are decreased or ineffective. Complement components and the production of antibodies may also be deficient.
Also known as: B-cell deficiency, deficiency of humoral immunity, immunoglobulin heavy chain deficiency, immunoglobulin heavy chain deletion
114 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could a stem cell transplant cure immune diseases?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a stem cell transplant can cure people with serious immune system disorders. Participants, aged 4 to 69, receive healthy donor stem cells to rebuild their immune system. The goal is to see if the transplant can permanently fix the immune defect and elimin…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could a common arthritis drug tame rare immune disease symptoms?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests baricitinib, a drug already approved for other immune conditions, in 20 people with Job syndrome who also have lupus-like disease or eczema. Participants take the pill daily for 6 months. The main goal is to see if it is safe and tolerable, while also check…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug aims to shield autoimmune patients from Life-Threatening infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Octapharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a donor stem cell transplant fix broken immune systems?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a stem cell transplant from a healthy donor can help people with severe primary immunodeficiencies. Participants aged 4 to 75 receive chemotherapy before the transplant to prepare their body. The goal is to see if the procedure is safe and can improve imm…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene editing tackles rare immune disease in first human test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a one-time gene therapy for a single person with X-linked Hyper-IgM syndrome, a rare immune disorder caused by a faulty CD40L gene. The participant's own stem cells and T cells are collected, edited in a lab to fix the gene mutation, and then infused back after c…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for blood cancer patients: drug aims to slash infection risk
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a medicine called XEMBIFY, given every two weeks alongside standard care, can reduce serious bacterial infections in adults with certain blood cancers (chronic lymphocytic leukemia, multiple myeloma, or non-Hodgkin lymphoma) who also have low antibody lev…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Grifols Therapeutics LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune-Calming drug shows promise for rare lung complication
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether abatacept (Orencia) can improve lung disease in people with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID). About 38 children and adults will receive either the drug or a placebo for 6 months. The main goal is to see if lung damage on CT scans shrinks by…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Compassionate access program offers continued treatment for immune deficiency
Disease control AVAILABLEThis expanded access program provides TAK-881, a subcutaneous immunoglobulin treatment, to people with primary immunodeficiency diseases (PIDD) who completed a prior study and continue to benefit from the therapy. Participants receive regular infusions under the skin using a spec…
Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Half-Matched stem cell transplant offers hope for children with rare immune and metabolic diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of stem cell transplant for children with primary immune deficiencies or inherited metabolic disorders. The transplant uses stem cells from a half-matched family donor, which are specially processed to remove certain immune cells. The goal is to see if…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug trial hopes to tame rare skin disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called BCX17725 in healthy volunteers and people with Netherton syndrome, a rare genetic skin condition. The study aims to check safety, how the drug moves through the body, and whether it can reduce skin redness and scaling. About 78 parti…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Stem cell transplant offers new hope for rare immune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a stem cell transplant for people with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) and other immune disorders. The goal is to replace the faulty immune system with a healthy donor's stem cells. Participants are aged 5 to 40 and will receive a reduced-intensity transp…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Paul Szabolcs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Breathing test could help doctors personalize antibody therapy for immune deficiency
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a simple breathing test (spirometry) can help doctors decide the right dose of immunoglobulin therapy for people with common variable immune deficiency (CVID). Researchers will enroll 22 adults with CVID who already take a stable dose of Hizentra. Half…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New lotion shows promise for rare skin disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a lotion called QRX003 in people with Netherton Syndrome, a rare genetic skin condition. About 16 participants aged 4 and older will apply the lotion twice daily for 12 weeks. Researchers will check if it improves skin appearance and reduces itching.
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Quoin Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Milder chemo may make stem cell transplants safer for Non-Cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of three chemotherapy drugs (treosulfan, fludarabine, thiotepa) plus an immune-suppressing antibody before a donor stem cell transplant in up to 40 people under 50 with non-cancerous blood disorders. The goal is to see if this milder conditi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can a simple antibody infusion shield myeloma patients from infections?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether IgPro20 (HIZENTRA), a concentrated antibody solution given under the skin, can prevent infections in people with multiple myeloma who have low antibody levels due to bispecific antibody therapy. About 100 participants will either receive IgPro20 plus stan…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Long-Term control of rare immune disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the long-term safety of a drug called leniolisib in people with primary immunodeficiency disorders linked to PI3K signaling. Participants are 12 people who already took leniolisib in a previous study and may benefit from continuing it. The goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pharming Technologies B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New IVIG therapy V-IMMUNE tested in phase III trial for immune deficiency
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase III trial tests V-IMMUNE, an intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) product, in about 50 people with primary immunodeficiency (PID). Participants, aged 2 and older, will switch from their current IVIG to V-IMMUNE every three weeks for a year. The study aims to see if V-IMMU…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: On Pharma Importadora, Exportadora e Distribuidora de Medicamentos LTDA. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New shot could help kids and adults fight off infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new antibody replacement therapy (BP-SCIG 20%) given as a weekly injection under the skin. It aims to see if it is safe and effective at preventing serious infections in people with primary immunodeficiency, a condition where the immune system cannot produce en…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biopharma Plasma LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Milder chemo before stem cell transplant shows promise for rare blood disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tracks 50 children and adults with non-malignant disorders like immune deficiencies and anemias who receive a stem cell transplant after a reduced-intensity chemotherapy regimen. The goal is to see if this approach improves survival and reduces severe graft-versus-host…
Sponsor: Paul Szabolcs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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App-Based exercise may boost immune health in antibody deficiency
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 12-week, app-guided exercise program is safe and practical for adults with primary antibody deficiencies—conditions where the immune system struggles to fight infections. Researchers will track how many people join and finish the program, how often they…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists dig into skin bugs to unlock eczema secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the tiny organisms living on our skin—like bacteria and fungi—and how they might differ in people with eczema (atopic dermatitis). Researchers will collect skin samples from healthy volunteers and patients aged 2 to 40 with moderate to severe eczema, as well a…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unravel mysteries of rare immune diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the causes and progression of Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID) and related inborn errors of immunity. Researchers will observe up to 500 patients over time using blood tests, imaging, and other exams. The goal is to find better ways to diagnos…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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20,000 volunteers needed to decode immune disease genetics
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Scientists seek clues to fungal infections in immune system study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some people are more prone to fungal infections, especially from Candida yeast. Researchers will collect blood, saliva, urine, and tissue samples from people with immune disorders, their family members, and healthy volunteers. No treatment is giv…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Blood cell harvest could fuel future immune disease cures
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood stem cells and immune cells from healthy volunteers and patients with primary immune deficiencies or blood disorders. The cells are used in the lab to develop new gene and cell therapies. Up to 850 adults aged 18-70 will participate. The goal is to advan…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of immune system diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about primary immunodeficiency disorders (PIDs), which weaken the immune system and make people more prone to infections. Researchers will compare genetic and health data from people with PIDs, their healthy relatives, and healthy volunteers to find …
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unravel mysterious metabolism disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about rare disorders that affect how the body processes chemicals called pyrimidines and purines. These disorders can cause problems in the brain, blood, kidneys, and immune system, ranging from mild to life-threatening. Researchers will compare test…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Safety check: cuvitru under the microscope for immune deficiency patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at medical records of about 100 people in Japan with primary immunodeficiency who received Cuvitru. The goal is to track serious side effects like allergic reactions, blood clots, and meningitis. No new treatment is given—researchers are simply analyzing exi…
Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists dig into mouth bacteria to unlock immune secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how genetic immune system problems might lead to gum disease and other mouth issues. Researchers will collect samples like saliva, plaque, and blood from 700 people, including those with immune defects, healthy adults with gum disease, and healthy adults witho…
Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Immune cell clues: could t-cells explain hidden CVID complications?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some people with Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID) develop complications not caused by infections. Researchers will test whether a type of immune cell called peripheral helper T-cells (Tph) helps faulty B-cells produce antibodies that lead to these c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for new immune disease genes in 500-Person study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find new genes that cause immune system problems by examining up to 500 people with immune disorders and their relatives. Participants provide blood, saliva, or tissue samples and may have medical tests, but no experimental treatments are given. The goal is to …
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists seek answers for rare immune disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about Hyper IgE syndrome, a rare immune disorder that causes skin and lung infections. Researchers will follow 600 patients and their relatives over time, examining their health and genetics. The goal is to better understand the disease and improve c…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch Long-Term study to unravel mysterious liver disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 400 people aged 12 and older who have noncirrhotic portal hypertension (NCPH) or are at risk for it. NCPH is a liver condition that increases blood pressure in the liver's blood vessels without causing cirrhosis, and often has no early symptoms. Researcher…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study seeks genetic clues to immune disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect blood, saliva, and other samples from up to 3,000 people with primary immunodeficiency (PID) or their relatives. Researchers will analyze the samples to find genetic causes of PID. The goal is to better understand these inherited immune disorders, which…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unravel mysteries of rare lung infections
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections, which cause repeated lung and other organ infections. Researchers will study up to 1,000 participants to understand the genetics, symptoms, and best treatments for these infections. The study also…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stem cells harvested for lab tests in immune disorder gene therapy quest
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood stem cells from adults aged 18-40 with DOCK8 deficiency, LAD-1, or GATA2 deficiency. Participants receive daily injections of G-CSF for 5 days to move stem cells into the blood, then undergo a single leukapheresis procedure to collect them. The cells are…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists seek hidden causes of chronic lung infections
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 900 people with bronchiectasis—a condition where airways are damaged and prone to infection—to learn why they get sick repeatedly. Researchers will collect medical history, lung function tests, and blood, urine, and sputum samples from patients and their family…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Microbiome study seeks clues in rare skin condition
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the bacteria, fungi, and viruses living on the skin, in the gut, and in the mouth of people with Netherton syndrome, a rare condition that damages the skin barrier and often causes allergies. Researchers will compare these microbes to those of healthy voluntee…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Are IUDs and tampons safe for women with immune disorders? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study surveys 200 adult women with primary immune deficiency diseases about their use of intrauterine devices (IUDs), tampons, and menstrual cups. Researchers want to see if these products lead to infections like pelvic inflammatory disease or toxic shock syndrome. By collec…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind immune system failures
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find new genetic causes of primary immunodeficiency, a condition where the immune system doesn't work properly, leading to frequent or severe infections. Researchers will compare the genes of 500 people with suspected immunodeficiency, their relatives, and heal…
Sponsor: University Children's Hospital, Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden immunity to animal viruses in cambodia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the immune system of healthy adults in Cambodia reacts to viruses that can spread from animals to people. Researchers will collect blood samples from 400 people who have close contact with animals, such as those working in wet markets or living near bat ca…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Scientists dig deep into immune system mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand primary immune deficiencies (PID), a group of diseases where the immune system doesn't work properly. Researchers will collect blood, stool, urine, and tissue samples from 300 people with PID and healthy volunteers to analyze immune responses.…
Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Fatigue in MS might be caused by low antibodies – new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether low levels of immunoglobulin G (IgG), a type of antibody, are linked to fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers will compare fatigue scores and infection rates between MS patients with low IgG and those with normal IgG. The goal is …
Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Scientists hunt for better ways to track rare immune disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find new biomarkers to better screen and monitor Activated PI3K Delta Syndrome (APDS), a rare immune disorder. Researchers will collect blood, urine, and stool samples from 14 APDS patients over two years to analyze changes in immune cells and other markers. Th…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Massive new registry aims to unlock secrets of biologic drugs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Massive study seeks genetic roots of allergies and immune problems
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the genetic causes behind certain allergic and immune system disorders. Researchers will collect blood, saliva, and tissue samples from up to 10,000 people of all ages, along with some family members. No treatments are given; the goal is simply to learn mo…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden IgE variants to unlock allergy mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at different forms of IgE (a protein involved in allergic reactions) in healthy volunteers and people with conditions like severe allergies, chronic hives, mastocytosis, and immune deficiencies. Researchers aim to understand how these IgE variations relate to hea…
Sponsor: KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Body fat may change how well immune therapy works
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a person's body composition (fat and muscle) affects the way immunoglobulin G (IgG) moves through the body after being given through a vein or under the skin. Researchers will enroll 20 adults with a nerve condition called CIDP who already receive IgG ther…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Lab study explores new ways to treat rare immune diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how JAK-inhibitor drugs affect the immune system and tests a gene therapy approach in cells from patients with primary immunodeficiency diseases. Researchers will collect blood samples from 20 adults to measure immune cell changes and gene editing efficiency. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: prof. dr. Rik Schrijvers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Gut virus linked to liver damage in immune-deficient patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 120 people with various immune deficiencies to see if a chronic gut virus infection is tied to liver or digestive problems. Researchers will collect blood, stool, urine, and biopsy samples to screen for enteric viruses. The goal is to identify which patients a…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Could a gene flaw weaken immunity in Alpha-1 patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some people with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) get more respiratory infections. Researchers will compare immune responses to a pneumonia vaccine (PCV20) in 30 adults who carry one abnormal copy of the SERPINA1 gene. Half have had frequent…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New study aims to crack the code of autoimmune diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood, urine, and stool samples from 500 children with autoimmune diseases and healthy controls. Researchers will analyze these samples to find molecular patterns that could help diagnose these conditions and guide treatment decisions. The goal is to crea…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:28 UTC