Systemic sclerosis

This early study tested a new cell therapy called LUCAR-G79 in just 3 adults with severe autoimmune diseases that did not respond to standard treatments. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells to target and potentially calm the overactive immune system. The main goals…

This study tests whether an additional dose of a COVID-19 vaccine can improve immune protection in adults and children with autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and others who are taking immunosuppressive medications. Participants who had a we…

This trial tested an experimental drug called HZN-825 in about 300 people with diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis, a rare autoimmune disease that causes skin thickening and can damage the lungs. Participants took either a low dose, a high dose, or a placebo daily for 52 weeks. …

This study tested the drug vixarelimab against a placebo in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD). The goal was to see if it could preserve lung function over 52 weeks. The trial was terminated early, …

This study tested the drug riociguat in people with early pulmonary vascular disease, a condition where blood vessels in the lungs narrow, making the heart work harder. The trial included 35 adults with connective tissue disease or an inherited form. Participants received either …

This trial tested the drug HZN-825 in 174 people with diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis, a rare autoimmune disease that can scar the lungs. Participants took the drug twice daily for 52 weeks to see if it helped maintain lung function and to check for side effects. The study w…

This study tested whether a special laser could improve scars and skin hardening from scleroderma. Only 6 people took part, and the study was stopped early. Researchers measured scar changes using a standard scale, but the small size and early termination mean we cannot draw firm…

This study aimed to understand how well patients tolerate biopsies for autoimmune diseases and whether they feel properly informed. It planned to enroll 505 people but was terminated early. The results may help improve patient experience with these common procedures.

This study used a special microscope on the tip of a thin tube (bronchoscope) to look at the smallest blood vessels in the lungs of people with scleroderma or emphysema. The goal was to see how these vessels change in each disease. Only 9 patients were enrolled before the study w…

This study looked at how well the COVID-19 vaccine triggers an immune response in people with autoimmune or inflammatory diseases who take immunosuppressants or biologics. Researchers took blood samples before vaccination and at several points after to measure antibodies and T-ce…

This study aimed to see if measuring the amount of mycophenolic acid in the blood could help doctors adjust the dose of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) to better treat skin and lung problems in people with systemic sclerosis. Only 2 patients were enrolled before the study was termina…