Experimental drug shows promise for rare immune disorders
NCT ID NCT01842386
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-phase study tested the safety of rituximab, a drug that targets faulty white blood cells, in 7 adults with rare immune diseases like pulmonary alveolar proteinosis and severe candidiasis. Participants received several doses over 6 months and were monitored for 18 months afterward. The goal was to see if rituximab could help control these hard-to-treat conditions.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States