Castleman disease

This early-phase trial tested whether combining two anti-cancer drugs, pomalidomide (taken as a pill) and liposomal doxorubicin (given through an IV), is safe and tolerable for people with advanced or hard-to-treat Kaposi sarcoma. The study enrolled 62 adults, including those wit…

This phase 3 trial is testing a new medicine called Newnorm, a concentrated antibody solution given as a shot under the skin, in 50 people with primary immunodeficiency (a condition where the immune system doesn't work properly). The goal is to see if Newnorm can prevent serious …

This study looks at a rare disease called KSHV-associated multicentric Castleman's disease (MCD), caused by a virus. Researchers are testing several drug combinations, including chemotherapy and antivirals, to see if they can control the disease. The study also tracks how the dis…

This study tests a medicine called Kedrion IVIG 10% in 30 children with primary immunodeficiency, a condition where the immune system doesn't work properly. The treatment is made from donated antibodies and is given through a vein to help prevent serious bacterial infections. Res…

This study looks at whether giving Cutaquig® (a medicine that helps fight infections) by a faster manual push method is safe and easy for adults with primary or secondary immunodeficiency. About 36 participants will use the rapid push method at home. The goal is to see if this ap…

This study tests the long-term safety of TAK-881, a subcutaneous immunoglobulin treatment, in 53 adults and children with primary immunodeficiency diseases (PIDD) who completed a prior study. Participants receive regular infusions every 2-4 weeks and are monitored for side effect…

This phase 2 study tests the drug sirolimus (rapamycin) in 7 people with idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease who have not improved with standard therapy. The goal is to see if sirolimus can improve symptoms like fatigue, fever, and night sweats, and shrink enlarged lymph no…

This phase II trial tests the drug rituximab (Rituxan) as a first treatment for multicentric Castleman disease, a rare immune disorder, in 15 adults in Malawi. Some high-risk patients also receive etoposide. The study aims to see if rituximab is safe and works better than standar…

This study collects small skin samples from people with primary immunodeficiency or immune regulation disorders, as well as from healthy volunteers. Researchers will use these cells to create cell lines for laboratory research. The goal is to better understand immune diseases and…

This study looks at the genetic makeup of rare blood diseases like Castleman disease and Langerhans cell histiocytosis. Researchers will analyze blood or tissue samples from 135 participants to find genetic changes that could be targeted by existing or experimental therapies. The…

This study looks at why people with HIV and certain cancers caused by KSHV (Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus) may lose bone density faster. Researchers will review past CT scans and health records from 40 adults treated at the NIH between 2005 and 2020. The goal is to find factors link…

This study is collecting blood, bone marrow, and tissue samples from 5,000 people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Researchers will analyze the samples to find genetic abnormalities that cause cancer cells to grow. The goal is to understand why these cancers develop…