Can an Immune-Calming drug tame Behçet's Flare-Ups?
NCT ID NCT02648581
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This small study tested ustekinumab, a drug that calms the immune system, in 16 adults with Behçet disease. The goal was to see if it could reduce mouth ulcers and eye inflammation. The trial is complete, but because it's early and small, we don't yet know if the drug will become a standard treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
ustekinumab (a drug that calms the immune system)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for Behçet disease, reducing painful ulcers and eye inflammation.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-phase trial with only 16 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug may not work or could have side effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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Hôpital Cochin, Department of Internal Medicine, National Reference Center for Autoimmune and Systemic Diseases
Paris, Paris, 75014, France