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Cytokine release syndrome
MONDO:0600008A syndrome that occurs after therapeutic infusion of antibodies into the blood and is characterized by nausea, headache, tachycardia, hypotension, rash, and shortness of breath. It is caused by the release of cytokines from the cells that are targeted by the antibodies. Most patients experience a mild to moderate reaction; however, the reaction may be severe and life-threatening.
Also known as: CRS, cytokine storm, cytokine-associated toxicity
33 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New pill aims to tame dangerous immune storms from cancer therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called CTO1681 in 54 adults with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma who are about to receive CAR-T therapy. The drug is taken three times daily for 15 days to prevent or reduce cytokine release syndrome, a potentially severe immune reaction. Researchers will mo…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: CytoAgents, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to tame dangerous immune reaction in myeloma therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a single dose of tocilizumab before the cancer drug ramantamig can prevent or reduce cytokine release syndrome (CRS), a serious flu-like reaction. About 230 adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma will participate. Half will get tociliz…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Pre-Dose prevent a dangerous reaction in multiple myeloma treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving tocilizumab before the first dose of linvoseltamab can lower the risk of cytokine release syndrome (CRS) in people with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. The 30 participants have already tried at least four prior treatments. Researchers will…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to tame side effects in Tough-to-Treat lymphoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug combination (glofitamab plus gemcitabine and oxaliplatin) in about 100 people with aggressive B-cell lymphoma that has returned or not responded to prior therapy. The main goal is to see if a better steroid plan can reduce a serious side effect called …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drug stop dangerous side effects of new myeloma therapies?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether infliximab, a drug that blocks inflammation, can prevent cytokine release syndrome (CRS) in people with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma receiving teclistamab or talquetamab. CRS is a common and sometimes serious side effect of these treatm…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Naresh Bumma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Pre-Dose stop a dangerous immune reaction?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether giving siltuximab before epcoritamab can prevent cytokine release syndrome (CRS), a common and sometimes severe side effect. About 20 adults with non-Hodgkin lymphoma will receive siltuximab one hour before their first epcoritamab dose. Resear…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Taylor Brooks • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New dosing strategy aims to keep myeloma patients out of the hospital
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way of giving the drug elranatamab to people with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to other treatments. The goal is to see if giving the drug less often and outside the hospital can reduce side effects and hospital stays. About 40 a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ontario Clinical Oncology Group (OCOG) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental 'Storm Stopper' therapy tested for COVID-19, flu, and RSV
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called PRS CK STORM, made from a mix of immune and fat cells, to see if it can safely calm the 'cytokine storm'—a dangerous overreaction of the immune system—in people with severe lung infections from COVID-19, flu, or RSV. The study will e…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: PEACHES BIOTECH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame stem cell transplant complications
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether two drugs, ruxolitinib and abatacept, can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) and cytokine release syndrome in people receiving stem cell transplants from half-matched donors. About 41 adults with blood cancers will take these drugs aroun…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Myeloma drugs tested for home use: could cut hospital stays
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether two drugs, teclistamab and talquetamab, can be given safely in an outpatient setting for people with multiple myeloma. The study will enroll 100 participants who have already tried other treatments. The main goal is to see how often side effe…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: SCRI Development Innovations, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on tough blood cancers in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized cell therapy called Talikabtagene Autoleucel for people with B-cell leukemia or lymphoma that has returned or not responded to standard treatment. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to recognize and attack ca…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Health Institutes of Turkey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New drug aims to tame dangerous immune reactions from cancer therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether an investigational drug called Tadekinig alfa can safely and feasibly treat severe immune overreactions (CRS and HLH-like syndrome) that can occur after CAR T cell therapy. Ten adult participants who are already in a CAR T cell trial will rece…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Can a blue dye tame Immunotherapy's dangerous side effects?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether methylene blue, a dye used in medicine for other conditions, can safely treat two serious side effects of certain cancer immunotherapies: cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and immune-related neurotoxicity (ICANS). The study will enroll 18 adults…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:24 UTC
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Can a tablet or VR headset help cancer patients recover at home?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a home-based telerehabilitation program for adults with lymphoma or myeloma who have received CAR-T cell therapy. Participants use a tablet or VR headset, along with a pulse oximeter and Fitbit, to follow personalized exercise and nutrition plans. The goal is to …
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Can smart monitoring predict dangerous side effects in blood cancer treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find early signs that a patient is developing serious complications, like cytokine release syndrome, after immunotherapy for blood cancer. Researchers will track vital signs and immune responses in 100 adults receiving CAR-T or bispecific antibody therapy. The …
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Researchers launch study to unravel mysteries of rare immune disorder sHLH
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some adults develop secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH), a serious immune condition causing fevers and organ damage. Researchers will follow 300 participants for up to 3 years, collecting blood samples and medical data to identify…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Massive registry launched to see if Blood-Filtering device helps sickest patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry is tracking 3,000 critically ill patients who receive the CytoSorb blood-filtering device in real-world intensive care settings. The goal is to collect data on how the device is used and whether it relates to patient survival. It covers many conditions like sepsis, …
Sponsor: CytoSorbents, Inc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:43 UTC