Cryopyrin-associated periodic syndrome
MONDO:0016168Cryopyrin associated periodic syndrome (CAPS) defines a group of autoinflammatory diseases, characterized by recurrent episodes of systemic inflammatory attacks in the absence of infection or autoimmune disease. CAPS comprises 3 disorders on a continuum of severity: severe CINCA syndrome, intermediate Muckle-Wells syndrome (MWS) and milder familial cold urticaria (FCAS).
Also known as: caps, Cryopyrinopathy
21 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New blood markers may speed up diagnosis of childhood arthritis and fevers
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New blood tests aim to unlock mysteries of rare inflammatory diseases
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:44 UTC