New drug combo may help kids with rare immune disease reach Life-Saving transplant

NCT ID NCT02472054

First seen Apr 03, 2026 · Last updated Jun 08, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study tested the drug alemtuzumab as a first treatment for children with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare and life-threatening immune disorder. The goal was to see if the drug could keep patients alive long enough to receive a stem cell transplant. The trial included 29 children under 18 with confirmed HLH, and measured survival and remission rates before transplant.

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Locations

  • Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades

    Paris, 75015, France

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