New drug could help lung transplant patients fight rejection

NCT ID NCT06990711

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial tests a drug called siltuximab in 30 lung transplant patients who are experiencing antibody-mediated rejection, a serious condition that often leads to transplant failure. The drug is added to standard rejection treatment to see if it is safe and tolerable. The goal is to find the best dose with the fewest side effects for future studies.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Siltuximab (a drug that blocks interleukin-6, given by IV)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a safer way to treat rejection after lung transplant, potentially improving survival.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 30 people, focused on safety, not effectiveness. The drug may cause side effects or not work better than current treatments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

transplant rejection

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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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