Diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis
MONDO:0016356Diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis (dcSSc) is a subtype of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) characterized by truncal and acral skin fibrosis with an early and significant incidence of diffuse involvement (interstitial lung disease, oliguric renal failure, diffuse gastrointestinal disease, and myocardial involvement).
Also known as: dSSc, diffuse cutaneous systemic scleroderma, progressive cutaneous systemic scleroderma, progressive cutaneous systemic sclerosis, DcSSc
64 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can a new pill ease the hardening skin of systemic sclerosis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial is testing an experimental tablet called TollB-001 in adults with systemic sclerosis, a rare autoimmune disease that causes skin thickening and can affect internal organs. The study aims to see whether the drug can improve skin symptoms and overall well-being …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Toll Biotech Co. Ltd. (Beijing) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug aims to tame stubborn autoimmune diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests an experimental drug called STR-P005 in people with autoimmune diseases that have come back or not improved with standard treatments. The drug is given through an IV in multiple doses. The main goal is to check safety and see how the body handles the drug. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Starna Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug STR-P005 aims to tame stubborn autoimmune diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests a new drug called STR-P005 in 18 people with autoimmune diseases that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the best dose. Participants receive the drug by infusion in different schedules, and researchers will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing GoBroad Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New antibody drug firsekibart tested for scleroderma skin thickening
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial will test a new drug called firsekibart in 30 people with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), a disease that causes skin thickening and organ damage. Firsekibart is an antibody that blocks a protein involved in inflammation. The study will measure changes in …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Experimental cell infusion aims to tame childhood autoimmune diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial will test a new cell therapy called YTS109 in 12 children aged 5 to 17 with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus or scleroderma that have not responded to standard treatments. The children will receive a single infusion of these cells, and researchers will…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Could one antibiotic dose before tooth pulling prevent infections in Immune-Weakened patients?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a single dose of amoxicillin before a simple tooth extraction can prevent infections in people with autoimmune rheumatic diseases who are on immune-suppressing medications. Researchers will compare infection rates between those who get the antibiotic and …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Yearly TB check may shield vulnerable patients from a hidden threat
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether annual re-screening for tuberculosis infection using a blood test (IGRA) can prevent active TB in people with autoimmune rheumatic diseases who are taking biologic or immunosuppressive medications. Participants who initially test negative for TB ar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could blocking TL1A stop skin scarring in scleroderma? early lab study hints at possibility
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test if blocking a protein called TL1A can reverse skin scarring in systemic sclerosis, a rare autoimmune disease. Researchers will take blood and skin samples from 10 patients with early diffuse scleroderma and 10 healthy people. They will treat the samples in th…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can hospitals boost vaccine access for the most vulnerable?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new way to offer vaccines to vulnerable patients—those with chronic diseases or weakened immune systems—during hospital visits. Researchers will see if offering, prescribing, and giving vaccines in the hospital increases how many people get vaccinated. The …
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC