Guillain-Barre syndrome
MONDO:0016218A spectrum of rare post-infectious neuropathies that usually occur in otherwise healthy patients. GBS is clinically heterogeneous and encompasses acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (AIDP), acute motor axonal neuropathy (AMAN) and acute motor-sensory axonal neuropathy (AMSAN), Miller-Fisher syndrome (MFS) and some other regional variants.
Also known as: GBS, Guillain Barre syndrome, Guillain Barré syndrome, Guillain-Barre-Strohl syndrome, Guillain-Barré syndrome, Guillain-Barré-Strohl syndrome, post-infectious polyneuritis, post-infective polyneuritis
69 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could stem cells plus supercharged immune cells tame autoimmune disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether combining mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) with specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) is safe and can help control autoimmune diseases. About 30 adults with established autoimmune conditions will receive the treatment and be monitored f…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether specially engineered immune cells, called CAR-T cells, can safely treat autoimmune diseases. The cells are designed to target and suppress B cells, which play a key role in many autoimmune conditions. The trial involves 30 adults and focuses on safety and…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New blood filter could improve treatment for autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood filter called the Plasma Filter PX2. It is used in a procedure called therapeutic plasma exchange, which removes harmful substances from the blood of people with autoimmune diseases. About 46 adults will take part, and the study will check if the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New weekly shot could replace IV drips for nerve disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a weekly under-the-skin antibody treatment (XEMBIFY) provides similar blood levels as a standard IV infusion (Gamunex-C) given every 3 weeks in people with CIDP, a chronic nerve disorder. About 40 adults who are stable on IVIG will first receive Gamunex-C…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Grifols Therapeutics LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New CIDP drug empasiprubart enters final phase of testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether empasiprubart, given by IV infusion, can help adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), a nerve disorder that causes weakness and disability. The study will enroll 160 participants. For the first 6 months, some get the …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New hope for tough nerve disease: experimental drug riliprubart enters final testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called riliprubart in 140 adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) that hasn't improved with standard care. Participants receive either riliprubart or a placebo for up to 111 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug reduces di…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug could replace standard infusions for nerve disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called empasiprubart against the standard treatment (IVIg) for people with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), a nerve disease that causes weakness and numbness. About 218 adults who have used IVIg before will receive either t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New bone marrow transplant trial offers hope for kids with severe blood disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a bone marrow transplant from a family donor for children under 21 with severe non-cancer blood disorders like sickle cell disease, bone marrow failure, or immune problems. The goal is to see if the transplant can replace the diseased cells with healthy donor cel…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for GBS: Single-Dose drug enters final testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a single dose of tanruprubart (ANX005) in 30 adults and children with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a rare nerve disorder that causes weakness. The goal is to see how the drug works in the body, its early effects, and its safety. Participants must have GBS sympt…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Annexon, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Blood filtering showdown: new hope for GBS patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two blood-filtering treatments—immunoadsorption and plasma exchange—for people with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a rare nerve disorder that can cause muscle weakness and paralysis. Researchers will enroll 20 adults to see which method is safer and more effec…
Sponsor: University of Ulm • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Blood filtering vs. antibody therapy: new hope for nerve disorder patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two treatments for CIDP, a nerve condition that causes weakness and numbness. It involves 20 adults who did not get better with steroids. One group receives a blood-filtering procedure called immunoadsorption, and the other receives standard antibody infusions…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Ulm • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Which breathing aid works best for Guillain-Barré? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two breathing support devices—high-velocity nasal cannula (HVNI) and non-invasive ventilation (NIV)—in 80 adults with Guillain-Barré syndrome who have serious breathing trouble. The goal is to see which device helps more patients avoid needing a breathing tube wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New study tracks Efgartigimod's Real-World impact on CIDP patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 200 adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) who are starting treatment with efgartigimod. Researchers will track changes in disability, grip strength, and quality of life over up to 2 years in everyday clinical settings. The…
Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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MRNA therapy takes on autoimmune diseases in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new mRNA-based treatment (ABO2203) for people with autoimmune diseases that haven't improved with standard care. The therapy works by directing the body's immune cells to attack and control overactive immune cells causing the disease. The study will…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New hope for CIDP patients: early access to efgartigimod drug
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program offers efgartigimod PH20 SC to adults with CIDP who cannot join clinical trials and have not been helped by existing treatments. The drug is injected under the skin and aims to control the disease. The program continues until the patient stops treatment or the drug b…
Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes on stubborn brain autoimmune disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new cell therapy called GT719 in 30 adults with recurrent or hard-to-treat neurological autoimmune diseases. The goal is to see if it is safe and how long the cells last in the body. Researchers will also look for early signs that it might help…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:13 UTC
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Can the shingles vaccine protect those with autoimmune conditions?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether the shingles vaccine (RZV) works and is safe for adults with autoimmune rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus who are taking immune-suppressing drugs. Two hundred participants will receive two doses of the vaccine. Researchers will me…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Robots and VR join the fight to recover from nerve and muscle diseases
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a high-tech rehabilitation program—using robotic systems, virtual reality, and balance platforms—to standard physical therapy for people with acute neuromuscular diseases like Guillain-Barré syndrome. About 124 adults aged 18 to 80 will participate. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Massive gene hunt aims to unlock secrets of immune disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for the genes that cause certain immune system problems. Researchers want to understand why some people get sick and others don't, even in the same family. Up to 5,000 people with immune disorders and their relatives will give blood or cheek cell samples for…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 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 Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unravel mysteries of blood clots and vessel disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about how diseases related to blood clots, the immune system, and blood vessels start and change over time. Researchers will enroll up to 1,000 people aged 5 and older, including those with these conditions, their healthy relatives, and healthy volun…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Protein clue could unlock new autoimmune treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is measuring a protein called STIM1 on the surface of immune cells in 670 people with various autoimmune diseases. The goal is to find which diseases have high levels of this protein, which could help researchers develop new antibody-based treatments. Participants prov…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to spot lung trouble before it starts in transplant patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks for better ways to detect lung inflammation and infections early in people who have received a stem cell transplant from a donor. About 40 participants aged 5 to 70 will get regular lung scans, breathing tests, blood draws, and a procedure where a tube collects f…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study tracks pregnancy in women with neuroimmune diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 women with neuroimmune diseases (like multiple sclerosis or myasthenia gravis) through pregnancy and up to five years after. Researchers will track disease activity, pregnancy complications, and baby health to learn how these conditions affect fertility and…
Sponsor: Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists dig into past cases to unlock secrets of Guillain-Barre syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study reviews the medical records of 100 adults who were treated for Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) at a single hospital in Switzerland. The goal is to better understand how often GBS occurs, what symptoms and nerve problems people have, what treatments they receive, and how …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Smartwatches could revolutionize monitoring of rare nerve disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether smartwatches can help monitor chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), a rare nerve disease that causes weakness and numbness. 35 adults with CIDP who use subcutaneous immunoglobulin therapy at home will wear a smartwatch for 12 months…
Sponsor: Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Kids' hidden struggles after rare nerve disease revealed in new study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how children who had Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) two to five years ago are doing emotionally and psychologically. Researchers will interview 25 children aged 10 or older to understand their memories, fears, and coping strategies. The goal is to learn what fa…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genes behind rare COVID-19 vaccine reactions.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for genetic clues that might explain why a very small number of people develop rare side effects like Guillain-Barré syndrome, blood clots with low platelets, or heart inflammation after a COVID-19 vaccine. Researchers will compare the DNA of people who had …
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Frozen hope: new study banks testicular tissue for boys at risk of infertility
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects and freezes testicular tissue from boys and young men who are at risk of becoming infertile due to cancer, autoimmune disorders, or their treatments. The tissue is stored in a research bank, with the hope that future medical advances will allow it to be used t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can a simple questionnaire predict who will follow their treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a tool called B-COMPASS that uses a 22-question survey to predict whether people will follow their prescribed treatments. Researchers will enroll 3100 adults with cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, nerve, cancer, or rare diseases across Europe. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Technical University of Madrid • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Blood samples could unlock secrets of rare brain diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood samples from 1000 people with rare neurological diseases that may be autoimmune. Researchers will use the samples to find new biomarkers and autoantibodies, which could help diagnose and treat these conditions in the future. Participants give extra blood…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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When to boost? new trial seeks best COVID-19 shot timing for vulnerable patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 320 adults who are about to start strong immune-suppressing therapy and have already had at least two COVID-19 shots. Researchers want to find out if giving a COVID-19 booster right before starting therapy or waiting six months provides better protection. Part…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New study tracks safety of efgartigimod during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows pregnant women who have taken efgartigimod for myasthenia gravis or CIDP, as well as women exposed only during breastfeeding. Researchers will monitor pregnancy outcomes and infant health, including birth defects, to better understand the drug's safety. The goa…
Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 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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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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Blood filtering treatment tested for nerve disorders in egyptian patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well therapeutic plasma exchange (a blood-filtering procedure) works for people with autoimmune neurological diseases. Researchers at Al-Azhar University Hospitals will follow 60 Egyptian patients to see if their symptoms and daily function improve. The go…
Sponsor: Al-Azhar University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Sound waves vs. nerve disease: a new way to spot GBS and CIDP?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether ultrasound can detect nerve changes in people with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) earlier than standard tests. Researchers will compare ultrasound images with nerve conduction studies …
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC