Macrophage activation syndrome
MONDO:0015545A complication of rheumatic disease that is caused by excessive activation and uncontrolled proliferation of T lymphocytes and well-differentiated macrophages. It is characterized by fever, pancytopenia, liver insufficiency, coagulopathy and neurologic symptoms.
Also known as: MAS, reactive hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
20 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Gentler transplant shows promise for kids with blood diseases
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a milder chemotherapy and immune-suppressing regimen before a stem cell transplant for children and young adults with non-malignant blood disorders like sickle cell disease or immune deficiencies. The goal is to safely achieve donor cell engraftment with fewer si…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can an arthritis drug tame deadly dengue inflammation?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether anakinra, an anti-inflammatory drug, can help people with severe dengue who have dangerously high inflammation. About 160 adults and children will receive either anakinra or a placebo for four days. The goal is to see if anakinra reduces organ failure and…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Vietnam • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New stem cell approach could fix immune systems in kids
Disease control OngoingThis Phase II trial tests a stem cell transplant from unrelated or partially matched family donors for children and young adults with severe immune deficiencies. The stem cells are specially processed to remove certain immune cells, aiming to reduce complications. The goal is to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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500 cancer Patients' records reviewed to tame immunotherapy side effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at the medical records of 500 children and adults with cancer who received immunotherapy at the National Cancer Institute. The goal is to understand the side effects, like inflammation and immune reactions, that can happen with these treatments. By learning …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC