New drug hope for rare autoimmune disease fizzles in early trial

NCT ID NCT04918147

First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study tested the drug elotuzumab for people with active IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD), a rare condition where the body attacks its own tissues. The trial aimed to see if adding elotuzumab to standard steroid treatment was safe and effective. Only 8 people enrolled before the study was stopped early, so results are limited.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Emory Healthcare

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

  • Mayo Clinic: Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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