New drug may help lung transplant patients fight rejection

NCT ID NCT06990711

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This early-stage trial tests a drug called siltuximab for lung transplant patients experiencing antibody-mediated rejection, a serious condition where the immune system attacks the new lung. The study involves 30 adults who are already receiving standard rejection treatment. The main goal is to see if adding siltuximab is safe and tolerable, with future studies needed to check if it works better.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Utah

    RECRUITING

    Saint Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States

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  • Washington University School, of Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    RECRUITING

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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