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Autoimmune disease
MONDO:0007179A disorder resulting from loss of function or tissue destruction of an organ or multiple organs, arising from humoral or cellular immune responses of the individual to their own tissue constituents. It may be systemic (e.g., systemic lupus erythematosus), or organ specific, (e.g., thyroiditis).
Also known as: autoimmune disease, autoimmune disease or disorder, autoimmune disorder, disease, autoimmune, autoimmune hypersensitivity disease, hypersensitivity reaction type II disease
4033 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 313 tagged with Autoimmune disease itself.
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Sub-types of Autoimmune disease
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Autoimmune disorder of the nervous system 47 trials · 1,060 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Autoimmune disorder of central nervous system 2 trials · 874 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autoimmune disorder of peripheral nervous system 0 trials · 194 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome 8 trials · 10 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autoimmune retinopathy 0 trials
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Autoimmune disorder of gastrointestinal tract 0 trials · 936 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus 815 trials · 816 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Celiac disease 79 trials Sub-types →
- Autoimmune hepatitis 30 trials · 31 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autoimmune enteropathy 2 trials · 11 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autoimmune gastritis 3 trials
- Autoimmune pancreatitis 3 trials Sub-types →
- IgG4-related sclerosing cholangitis 0 trials
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Autoimmune disorder of endocrine system 1 trial · 925 incl. sub-types
13 sub-types
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus 815 trials · 816 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autoimmune thyroid disease 8 trials · 62 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autoimmune hepatitis 30 trials · 31 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy 3 trials · 11 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Immune dysregulation-polyendocrinopathy-enteropathy-X-linked syndrome 10 trials
- Autoimmune hypoparathyroidism 0 trials · 8 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autoimmune pancreatitis 3 trials Sub-types →
- Autoimmune primary ovarian failure 1 trial
- IgG4-related sclerosing cholangitis 0 trials
- Autoimmune enteropathy and endocrinopathy - susceptibility to chronic infections syndrome 0 trials
- Autoimmune oophoritis 0 trials
- Insulin autoimmune syndrome 0 trials
- Primary hypophysitis 0 trials Sub-types →
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CNS demyelinating autoimmune disease 5 trials · 853 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Multiple sclerosis 765 trials · 852 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Autoimmune disorder of musculoskeletal system 0 trials · 795 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Rheumatoid arthritis 576 trials · 795 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autoimmune cardiomyopathy 0 trials Sub-types →
- Neonatal dermatomyositis 0 trials
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Lupus erythematosus 39 trials · 548 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Systemic lupus erythematosus 516 trials · 522 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cutaneous lupus erythematosus 38 trials · 46 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Drug-induced lupus erythematosus 1 trial
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Scleroderma 47 trials · 305 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Systemic sclerosis 261 trials · 295 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Localized scleroderma 14 trials · 15 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Neonatal scleroderma 0 trials
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Autoimmune disorder of exocrine system 0 trials · 196 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Sjogren syndrome 166 trials
- Autoimmune hepatitis 30 trials · 31 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign lymphoepithelial lesion of salivary gland 0 trials
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Autoimmune disorder of blood 0 trials · 152 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Primary thrombocytopenia 27 trials · 110 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autoimmune hemolytic anemia 49 trials · 72 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Autoimmune thrombocytopenia 8 trials · 113 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura 95 trials
- Evans syndrome 19 trials
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Vitiligo 100 trials
3 sub-types
- Generalized vitiligo 16 trials
- Alopecia universalis onychodystrophy vitiligo 0 trials
- Trichrome vitiligo 0 trials
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Antiphospholipid syndrome 58 trials · 59 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Primary antiphospholipid syndrome 4 trials
- Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome 1 trial
- Familial antiphospholipid syndrome 0 trials
- Secondary antiphospholipid syndrome 0 trials Sub-types →
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Autoimmune bullous skin disease 7 trials · 55 incl. sub-types
11 sub-types
- Pemphigus 20 trials · 27 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Bullous pemphigoid 18 trials
- Mucous membrane pemphigoid 5 trials · 9 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Acquired epidermolysis bullosa 3 trials
- Dermatitis herpetiformis 1 trial Sub-types →
- Pemphigoid 1 trial
- IgA pemphigus 0 trials
- Anti-p200 pemphigoid 0 trials
- Linear IgA Dermatosis 0 trials
- Paraneoplastic pemphigus 0 trials
- Subcorneal pustular dermatosis 0 trials
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Immunoglobulin G4-related sclerosing disease 30 trials · 34 incl. sub-types
14 sub-types
- Autoimmune pancreatitis 3 trials Sub-types →
- IgG4-related kidney disease 1 trial
- IgG4-related retroperitoneal fibrosis 1 trial Sub-types →
- IgG4-related aortitis 0 trials
- IgG4-related mediastinitis 0 trials
- IgG4-related mesenteritis 0 trials
- IgG4-related ophthalmic disorder 0 trials Sub-types →
- IgG4-related pachymeningitis 0 trials
- IgG4-related sclerosing cholangitis 0 trials
- IgG4-related submandibular gland disease 0 trials
- IgG4-related thyroid disease 0 trials
- Cutaneous pseudolymphoma 0 trials
- Eosinophilic angiocentric fibrosis 0 trials
- Primary cutaneous plasmacytosis 0 trials
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Rheumatic fever 16 trials
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Overlapping connective tissue disease 2 trials · 15 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Mixed connective tissue disease 15 trials
- MASS syndrome 0 trials
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Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome 11 trials · 12 incl. sub-types
9 sub-types
- Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome type 4 3 trials
- FAS-related autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome 2 trials
- Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome due to CTLA4 haploinsufficiency 1 trial
- Castleman-Kojima disease 0 trials
- Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome type 1 0 trials
- Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome type 2A 0 trials
- Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome type 2B 0 trials
- Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome, type III caused by mutation in PRKCD 0 trials
- Type 3 autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome 0 trials
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Type III hypersensitivity disease 3 trials · 6 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Serum sickness 3 trials
- Arthus reaction 0 trials
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Autoimmune disease of ear, nose and throat 0 trials · 4 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Autoimmune inner ear disease 2 trials
- Autoimmune uveitis 2 trials
- Cogan syndrome 0 trials
- IgG4-related dacryoadenitis and sialadenitis 0 trials
- IgG4-related submandibular gland disease 0 trials
- Autoimmune retinopathy 0 trials
- Eosinophilic angiocentric fibrosis 0 trials
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Cryoglobulinemia 3 trials
1 sub-type
- Cryofibrinogenemia 0 trials Sub-types →
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Autoimmune disorder of cardiovascular system 0 trials · 3 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Chilblain lupus 1 trial · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Libman-Sacks endocarditis 0 trials
- Autoimmune atherosclerosis 0 trials
- Autoimmune cardiomyopathy 0 trials Sub-types →
- Autoimmune vasculitis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Rheumatic pulmonary valve disease 0 trials
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Susac syndrome 2 trials
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Autoimmune disease, multisystem, infantile-onset 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types
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Phacolytic glaucoma 1 trial
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Secondary neonatal autoimmune disease 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Neonatal lupus erythematosus 1 trial
- Neonatal antiphospholipid syndrome 0 trials
- Neonatal autoimmune hemolytic anemia 0 trials
- Neonatal dermatomyositis 0 trials
- Neonatal scleroderma 0 trials
- Transient neonatal myasthenia gravis 0 trials
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Jaccoud syndrome 0 trials
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Kimura disease 0 trials
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Reynolds syndrome 0 trials
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Autoimmune glomerulonephritis 0 trials
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Autoimmune urticaria 0 trials
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Euthyroid Graves orbitopathy 0 trials
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Tempi syndrome 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Can a single CAR-T infusion reset the immune system in autoimmune disease?
Cure Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a single infusion of allogeneic CAR-T cells, called RN1201, in 18 adults with autoimmune diseases that have not responded to standard treatments. The therapy aims to reset the immune system by targeting and eliminating faulty immune cells. Before the …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a One-Time cell therapy silence lupus?
Cure Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a single infusion of IM19 CAR-T cells can calm severe lupus that has not responded to standard treatments. Six adults with refractory systemic lupus erythematosus will receive the engineered immune cells, which are designed to target and reset the faulty …
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tame rare bleeding disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new biologic drug called ianalumab combined with a standard platelet-boosting drug (TPO-RA) in people with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), a condition where the immune system destroys platelets, causing bleeding. The trial includes 164 adults who have tried at l…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to ease daily struggles of myasthenia gravis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called empasiprubart in people with a specific type of generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) who have AChR antibodies. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can improve symptoms like muscle weakness that affect daily activities. Participan…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common antihistamine boost multiple sclerosis treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether adding terfenadine to standard first-line disease-modifying therapy is safe and may improve outcomes for adults with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. About 100 participants aged 18 to 65 will be randomly assigned to receive either terfenadin…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Chuan Qin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cell therapy trial aims to tame stubborn autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an injection called GT719 in 10 adults with moderate to severe autoimmune diseases that haven't responded to other treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for signs that the therapy might h…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common arthritis drug tame rare immune disease symptoms?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests baricitinib, a drug already approved for other immune conditions, in 20 people with Job syndrome who also have lupus-like disease or eczema. Participants take the pill daily for 6 months. The main goal is to see if it is safe and tolerable, while also check…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can WhatsApp alerts tame blood sugar swings in kids with type 1 diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers at Sheba Medical Center are studying a tele-diabetes remote monitoring system for children and teens with type 1 diabetes. The system analyzes real-time glucose data from continuous monitors and sends automated WhatsApp alerts when it detects high or low patterns. The…
Sponsor: Sheba Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Immune-Targeting drug surovatamig enters first human tests for arthritis and lupus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial tests surovatamig, a bispecific T-cell engager, in 48 adults with rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus. The study gives the drug as injections in increasing doses to check safety, side effects, and how the body processes it. It is too early to k…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New injection aims to stabilize platelets in chronic ITP patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether mezagitamab, given as a shot under the skin, can safely keep platelet counts stable in adults with chronic ITP. ITP is a condition where the immune system destroys platelets, leading to easy bruising and bleeding. The study will compare mezagitama…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to ease muscle weakness in myasthenia gravis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding empasiprubart to the existing drug efgartigimod can improve symptoms and daily function in people with generalized myasthenia gravis who still have symptoms on efgartigimod alone. About 70 participants will receive both drugs intravenously. The mai…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lupus drug may shield heart and arteries
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether anifrolumab, a drug that blocks certain immune signals, can improve blood vessel function and reduce inflammation in people with lupus. About 45 adults with lupus will receive either the drug or a placebo over 8 months. Researchers will measure changes in…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to ease myasthenia gravis symptoms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing two drugs, efgartigimod and empasiprubart, given by IV, to see if they are safe and work well for people with myasthenia gravis (MG). The goal is to reduce side effects and improve quality of life. About 70 adults with MG are being recruited.
Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill bring back skin color in vitiligo?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called zasocitinib in adults with nonsegmental vitiligo, an autoimmune condition that causes white patches on the skin. About 200 participants will take either the drug or a placebo for up to a year. The main goal is to see if the drug can improve skin col…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a donor stem cell transplant fix broken immune systems?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a stem cell transplant from a healthy donor can help people with severe primary immunodeficiencies. Participants aged 4 to 75 receive chemotherapy before the transplant to prepare their body. The goal is to see if the procedure is safe and can improve imm…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug afimkibart tested for Long-Term arthritis control
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the long-term safety and effectiveness of a drug called afimkibart in people with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. Participants have already taken afimkibart in a previous study and will continue taking it. The goal is to see if the drug remains safe…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cementless hip stem hold up in asian patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers at a Korean hospital are following 210 adults who receive a cementless total hip replacement using the collarless Actis femoral stem. The study focuses on Asian patients, who tend to be younger at surgery and more often need the operation because of lost blood supply …
Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug could replace standard infusions for nerve disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called empasiprubart against the standard treatment (IVIg) for people with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), a nerve disease that causes weakness and numbness. About 218 adults who have used IVIg before will receive either t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug ease the joint pain of psoriatic arthritis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental drug called DDY391 in about 220 adults with moderate to severe psoriatic arthritis, a condition that causes joint pain, swelling, and skin patches. Researchers want to see whether DDY391 can reduce joint symptoms better than a placebo and at what …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on muscle disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a one-time treatment called CABA-201, made from a patient's own immune cells, for people with active inflammatory muscle diseases like dermatomyositis. The therapy aims to reset the immune system by targeting and removing certain immune cells. Researchers will ch…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Cabaletta Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for scleroderma: new pill aims to halt disease progression
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether the oral drug nerandomilast can slow disease progression in adults with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma). About 448 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either nerandomilast or a placebo twice daily for up to 4 years. Researchers will…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could ease psoriatic arthritis without biologics
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests whether the oral drug zasocitinib (TAK-279) can improve symptoms of active psoriatic arthritis in people who have never used biologic treatments. About 1,088 adults will receive either zasocitinib, an active comparator, or a placebo for up to 60 weeks. Th…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an arthritis pill ease Sjogren's? new trial seeks answers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tofacitinib, a drug already used for rheumatoid arthritis, is safe and helpful for people with Sjogren's disease. About 60 adults with mild-to-moderate Sjogren's will take the pill twice daily for 28 weeks. Researchers will track side effects and measure …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising new treatment for rare Muscle-Weakening disease enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called ublituximab for people with a rare autoimmune disease that causes severe muscle weakness. The goal is to see if adding this drug to standard treatment improves muscle strength and function more than standard treatment alone. About 30 adults with ear…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot could help tame stubborn Graves' disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called efgartigimod, given as a shot under the skin, for adults with Graves' disease whose thyroid levels are still too high despite taking standard antithyroid drugs. About 230 people will take part, and some will get the drug while others get a placebo. …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost platelets in immune disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding romiplostim to standard prednisone treatment improves platelet counts in adults with previously untreated primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). Participants receive either romiplostim plus prednisone or prednisone alone. The study measures…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame liver side effects of cancer immunotherapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) with prednisone can better treat liver inflammation caused by checkpoint inhibitor cancer drugs. The trial includes adults with moderate to severe immune-related hepatitis who need to pause their cancer therapy. The m…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lupus pill enters Mid-Stage trial – hope for better control?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called BI 3000202 in 405 adults with moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Participants are randomly assigned to one of four doses of the drug or a placebo, taken daily for a year alongside their usual lupus treatments. …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New CIDP drug empasiprubart enters final phase of testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether empasiprubart, given by IV infusion, can help adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), a nerve disorder that causes weakness and disability. The study will enroll 160 participants. For the first 6 months, some get the …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot could ease skin tightening in rare disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called efgartigimod PH20 SC in adults with systemic sclerosis, a disease that causes skin thickening and organ problems. About 81 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo as a shot under the skin for up to 48 weeks. Researchers …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat lupus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new type of cell therapy called BCMA-CD19-IL-15/IL15sushi compound CAR T cells in 20 people with severe lupus that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The therapy aims to reset the immune system by targeting and eliminating faulty immune cells…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: iCell Gene Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot could help thyroid patients who Don't respond to usual pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an investigational drug called efgartigimod for adults with Graves' disease whose thyroid levels are still high despite taking standard antithyroid medications. About 230 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo as a shot under the skin. The goal is…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to tame overactive thyroid in Graves' disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether BHV-1300 can help adults with Graves' disease achieve normal thyroid function without antithyroid drugs. Participants receive either BHV-1300 or a placebo via injection. The main goal is to see if more people on BHV-1300 have normal thyroid hormone levels…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Biohaven Therapeutics Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lupus shot aims to tame flares in phase 2 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a new drug called SG301, given as a shot under the skin, for people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). About 120 participants whose lupus is not well controlled by standard treatments will receive either SG301 or a placebo over several months. The g…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Sumgen Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a heart drug tame rheumatoid arthritis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether nicorandil, a drug currently used for heart conditions, can reduce disease activity and symptoms in people with rheumatoid arthritis. About 70 adults with moderate-to-severe RA will take either nicorandil or a placebo twice daily for three months, while c…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to halt lung damage in autoimmune patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug nerandomilast can slow lung scarring in people with autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or scleroderma. About 400 adults whose lung function hasn't improved with standard treatment will take either nerandomilast or a placebo twice daily…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a stem cell transplant tame Hard-to-Control MS?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a stem cell transplant (using a person's own cells) against the best available medications for people with relapsing multiple sclerosis that hasn't responded to treatment. About 156 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two approaches and follow…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an antibody-clearing drug blunt a brain-attacking immune attack?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing efgartigimod, an intravenous drug that reduces certain antibodies, in adults with anti-NMDAR encephalitis, a rare autoimmune condition that causes psychiatric symptoms, seizures, and movement problems. The trial enrolls 20 participants who receive four wee…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Beijing Tongren Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stop kidney damage in membranous nephropathy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining two immune-suppressing drugs, rituximab and cyclosporine, can safely reduce protein leakage in the urine of people with membranous nephropathy, a kidney disease where the immune system attacks the kidneys. About 30 adults with persistent high pr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could steroids fix stubborn MS lesions? new trial investigates
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether a 3-day course of high-dose corticosteroids (methylprednisolone or prednisone) can help heal ring-enhancing brain lesions in people with multiple sclerosis. Thirty adults with MS and a specific type of active lesion will be randomly assigned to re…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug tirzepatide tested for type 1 in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tirzepatide, a drug used for type 2 diabetes, can help people with type 1 diabetes. Researchers will measure how the body responds to insulin and meals before and after 6 weeks of treatment. 44 adults with type 1 diabetes who use an automated insulin pump…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a cancer drug tame rare clotting disorder?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether daratumumab, a drug used for certain cancers, is safe for people with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), an autoimmune disorder that raises blood clot risk. Up to 22 adults will receive weekly infusions for 8 weeks at different doses. The main goal is to ch…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a pill tame muscle weakness in myasthenia gravis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing a new oral form of cladribine, a drug that calms the immune system, in 264 adults with generalized myasthenia gravis. Participants receive either low-dose cladribine, high-dose cladribine, or a placebo in two courses four weeks apart. The main goal i…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks Ravulizumab's impact on daily life in myasthenia gravis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis observational study follows 50 adults with generalized myasthenia gravis who are new to complement inhibitors and are receiving ravulizumab (Ultomiris) in Poland. Researchers will track changes in daily living activities and other symptoms over time. The goal is to see how w…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could slow MS disability in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests an oral drug called orelabrutinib against a placebo in about 990 people with non-active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). The goal is to see if the drug can delay worsening disability over 24 to 60 months. Participants are randomly assigned t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Zenas BioPharma (USA), LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a metabolic modulator help people with type 1 diabetes use insulin better?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a drug called AMX0035 can improve how the body responds to insulin in adults with type 1 diabetes. Participants take either AMX0035 or a placebo daily for 24 weeks. Researchers measure insulin sensitivity using a glucose clamp test and track blood sugar c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MS patients may soon swap IV drips for quick shots
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a simple injection of frexalimab every 4 weeks works as well as the standard IV infusion for adults with relapsing or non-active progressive multiple sclerosis. About 160 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The study …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare blood cancer: experimental drug targets mast cells
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called CGT9486 (bezuclastinib) in people with advanced systemic mastocytosis, a rare and serious blood disorder. The drug aims to control the disease by blocking a key protein that drives abnormal mast cell growth. About 140 adults with aggre…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Cogent Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for cancer patients with autoimmune conditions: immune checkpoint inhibitor trial expands access
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people who have both an autoimmune disease (like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or multiple sclerosis) and an advanced cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It tests the safety and effectiveness of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab, given alone or…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug AZD5492 tested for autoimmune diseases in first human study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial tests the safety and tolerability of a new drug called AZD5492 in 72 adults with lupus, myositis, or rheumatoid arthritis. Participants receive one or two doses under the skin and are monitored for side effects and how the drug moves through the body. The study…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug trial hopes to thicken skin Disease's fate
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called MTX-474 in 85 people with diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis, a condition that causes skin thickening and organ damage. Participants will receive either MTX-474 or a placebo for 24 weeks to see if the drug safely reduces skin thickne…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mediar Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple injection dissolve painful calcium lumps in rare diseases?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether injecting sodium thiosulfate directly into abnormal calcium deposits can shrink them and reduce pain. It includes people with three rare conditions: systemic sclerosis, dermatomyositis, and a genetic disorder called iPPSD2. Participants receive up to 11 i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New oral drug could slow MS progression in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether the oral drug orelabrutinib can slow disability progression in people with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS). About 705 adults aged 18–60 with PPMS will receive either orelabrutinib or a placebo for up to 5 years. The study measures ti…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Zenas BioPharma (USA), LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a new treatment called FT819 for people with lupus nephritis, a serious kidney complication of lupus. FT819 is made from donor immune cells that are engineered to target and destroy faulty B cells. The study will enroll 53 participants and aims to se…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fate Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody cocktail takes on tough lupus kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing two experimental drugs, vonsetamig and odronextamab, in people with lupus nephritis that has not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and side effects over the long term. Researchers will also see if the drugs can he…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug tulisokibart aims to ease psoriatic arthritis pain
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called tulisokibart for people with active psoriatic arthritis, a condition causing joint pain and skin plaques. Researchers will compare different doses of the drug to a placebo in 140 adults to see if it improves symptoms like joint tenderness an…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to control rare blood disorders without lifelong steroids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called tafasitamab in adults with two rare autoimmune blood disorders: immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (wAIHA). The goal is to see if it can safely raise blood cell counts and reduce the need for other treatments. About 5…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug may reduce insulin shots for young diabetes patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called teplizumab in people aged 1 to 25 who were recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see if teplizumab can help control blood sugar and reduce the need for insulin at mealtimes. Participants will receive either teplizumab or a placebo …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising cream may help kids with vitiligo regain skin color
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a cream called ruxolitinib in 180 children with nonsegmental vitiligo, a condition that causes white patches on the skin. The goal is to see if the cream can safely bring back color, especially on the face. Participants will apply the cream daily for several mont…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug ABBV-519 enters first human tests for lupus and arthritis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a single dose of ABBV-519 in 30 adults with moderate lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will check how the drug moves through the body, how it affects immune cells, and whether it is safe. Participants will be followed for about a year to moni…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare muscle disease: drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called efgartigimod in 12 children aged 2 to 18 with generalized myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness. The goal is to find the right dose and see if it is safe. Participants receive injections and are monitored for up to 14 weeks.
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug MK-1045 enters early human testing for lupus and RA
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new medicine, MK-1045, in about 21 people with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. The main goal is to see if it is safe and tolerable at different dose levels. Participants receive the drug through an IV infusion, and researchers monitor for side effects.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could ease lupus skin rashes in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called enpatoran for people with lupus who have active skin rashes or lesions. About 202 participants will take either enpatoran or a placebo twice daily for 24 weeks, alongside their usual treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can significantly impro…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug trial aims to tame muscle weakness in myasthenia gravis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called povetacicept in adults with generalized myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness. The goal is to see if the drug safely reduces harmful immune proteins. About 30 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo,…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New IVIg therapy aims to boost platelets in chronic ITP patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a medicine called KIg 10 (intravenous immunoglobulin) in adults with chronic ITP, a condition where the immune system destroys platelets, causing bleeding and bruising. The goal is to see if KIg 10 can safely raise platelet counts and stop bleeding. About 40 peop…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Kedrion S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to control type 1 diabetes early
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, CNP-103, in people aged 12 to 35 who were diagnosed with stage 3 type 1 diabetes within the last 6 months. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can help control the disease. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: COUR Pharmaceutical Development Company, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to calm lupus skin flares in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental pill called enpatoran for people with lupus who have active skin rashes. About 202 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks, while continuing their usual treatments. The goal is to see if enpatoran can significantly redu…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug trial aims to ease muscle weakness in rare disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called ravulizumab in 20 Chinese adults with generalized myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes severe muscle weakness. The drug is given through a vein and works by blocking a part of the immune system to reduce symptoms. Researchers will measure how …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for psoriatic arthritis sufferers: experimental drug sonelokimab enters final testing phase
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called sonelokimab for adults with active psoriatic arthritis who have not improved with or cannot take standard TNF-blocker medications. About 600 participants will receive either sonelokimab, a placebo, or an existing drug (risankizumab) for comparis…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: MoonLake Immunotherapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug trial aims to ease droopy eyelids and double vision
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an investigational drug called rozanolixizumab against a placebo in 120 adults with ocular myasthenia gravis, a condition causing eye muscle weakness like droopy eyelids or double vision. Participants receive the drug or placebo by injection, and researchers meas…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes on stubborn brain autoimmune disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new cell therapy called GT719 in 30 adults with recurrent or hard-to-treat neurological autoimmune diseases. The goal is to see if it is safe and how long the cells last in the body. Researchers will also look for early signs that it might help…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug rozanolixizumab tested for rare Muscle-Weakening disease in china
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the drug rozanolixizumab in 40 Chinese adults with generalized myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness. Participants receive the drug as a shot under the skin. The main goal is to see if it improves their ability to do daily activities after ab…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can changing carb sources help tame blood sugar swings in type 1 diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether changing the types of carbohydrates people with type 1 diabetes eat can improve blood sugar control. Researchers will compare a diet with more whole grains and beans to one with mostly refined grains. 80 adults will be monitored to see if the diverse c…
Sponsor: Yang Tao • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New insulin algorithm aims to simplify diabetes management
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a next-generation automated insulin delivery system (Omnipod M) in up to 40 adults with type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see if the system safely improves blood sugar control by reducing dangerously low and high levels. Participants will use the device during hote…
Sponsor: Insulet Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with MS: Head-to-Head drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two daily pills, ozanimod and fingolimod, to see which works better at preventing MS relapses in children and teens aged 10 to 17. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two drugs and monitored for about two years. The goal is to find a more effe…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on autoimmune diseases in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called ALLO-329 for people with lupus, myositis, or scleroderma. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells from a donor to target and calm the overactive immune system. The main goals are to check safety and see if it can impr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Allogene Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising lupus drug anifrolumab now tested in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study tests anifrolumab, a biologic drug given by IV, in 100 children aged 5 to 18 with moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Participants continue their standard care and are randomly assigned to receive anifrolumab or a placebo. The goal is to see …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat lupus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called AZD0120 for people with severe lupus that hasn't improved with standard therapies. AZD0120 is a type of CAR T cell therapy that targets two proteins (CD19 and BCMA) on immune cells to calm the overactive immune system. The trial will enroll…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New oral drug trial aims to tame MS in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called fenebrutinib in 12 children and adolescents aged 10 to 17 with relapsing multiple sclerosis. The goal is to see how the drug moves through the body, how safe it is, and whether it reduces new brain lesions seen on MRI. Participants can choose …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lupus drug aims to help patients stop steroids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a medicine called anifrolumab for people with lupus who have not taken strong immune-suppressing drugs before. The goal is to see if the drug can help patients reach remission and reduce or stop their steroid use. About 245 adults will receive weekly injections f…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lupus drug continuation trial offers hope for disease control
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study offers continued treatment with deucravacitinib for people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or related skin lupus who finished earlier trials. It aims to keep the disease under control by providing ongoing access to the medication. Only 35 participants are being…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common liver drug replace steroids for immunotherapy side effects?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), a drug already used for other liver conditions, can treat cholestatic hepatitis—a liver inflammation caused by immunotherapy—better than standard steroids. About 94 adults with cancer (excluding liver cancer) who devel…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New daily pill shows promise for Long-Term psoriatic arthritis control
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of an oral drug called zasocitinib (TAK-279) in adults with active psoriatic arthritis, a condition causing joint pain and skin patches. About 1,182 participants who completed a one-year parent study will take either a lower…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot shows promise for Long-Term control of bleeding disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the long-term safety of a drug called mezagitamab for adults with chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), a condition where the immune system destroys platelets, causing easy bruising and bleeding. About 150 participants who completed earlier mezagitamab studies w…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy breakthrough targets kidney disease in High-Risk patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new gene therapy, PS-002, for adults with IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease that can lead to kidney failure. The therapy aims to control the disease in people who are at high risk of getting worse despite current treatments. Participants receive a single dose a…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Purespring Therapeutics Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare gut disease? drug trial launches for APECED enteritis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a drug called emapalumab in 10 people with APECED, a rare disease where the immune system attacks the body. The drug aims to reduce gut inflammation (enteritis) that causes severe symptoms. Participants receive 7 IV doses over 6 months, and researchers tr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for vitiligo: experimental drug aims to bring back skin color
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called GIA632 in 210 adults with non-segmental vitiligo, a condition that causes white patches on the skin. The goal is to see if the drug can safely restore skin color and to find the best dose for future studies. Participants will receive e…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a lupus drug protect lungs in connective tissue disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term safety and effectiveness of belimumab in adults with lung scarring (interstitial lung disease) caused by systemic sclerosis or other connective tissue diseases. About 514 people who completed earlier trials will receive belimumab for up to severa…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug trial aims to tame hardening skin and lung damage in scleroderma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug ianalumab can help people with diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis, a condition that causes skin thickening and can damage internal organs like the lungs. About 200 adults will receive either ianalumab or a placebo as a shot under the skin. Rese…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug takes aim at autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called SAR448501 (DR-0201) in 62 adults with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. The drug is a bispecific antibody designed to target the immune system. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, not yet to prove it works. Partici…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could ease psoriatic arthritis pain in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether the experimental drug zasocitinib (TAK-279) can reduce joint swelling and pain in people with active psoriatic arthritis. About 600 adults will receive either the drug or a placebo for up to 60 weeks. The main goal is to see if more people on the …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug trial aims to control arthritis in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a drug called secukinumab, given as an IV infusion, in 20 children aged 2 to 17 with juvenile psoriatic arthritis. The main goals are to see how the drug moves through the body and to check its safety over up to 6 years. This is an early-stage trial, so it f…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug ease the dryness, pain, and fatigue of Sjögren's disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether an experimental drug called DDY391 can reduce disease activity and improve symptoms like dryness, pain, and fatigue in people with Sjögren's disease. About 344 participants will receive either DDY391 at one of three dose levels or a placebo f…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single infusion of modified immune cells tame autoimmune attacks?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new treatment called azercabtagene zapreleucel (azer-cel) for people with B-cell mediated autoimmune disorders like multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells that are modified in a lab to target and destr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: TG Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental injection aims to boost platelets in chronic blood disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called SG301, given as a weekly injection, for adults with primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) — a condition where the immune system destroys platelets, raising bleeding risk. The study includes about 60 people who have not improved…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Sumgen Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Punch immune therapy save insulin cells in newly diagnosed diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether low-dose interleukin-2 (IL-2) can help people recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes preserve their own insulin production. The trial enrolls 24 people aged 16 to 45 who still make some insulin. Participants first receive a two-month course of cyc…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Dose drug delay type 1 diabetes as well as a 14-Day treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two drugs, ATG and teplizumab, to see if they can delay or prevent type 1 diabetes in people who are at high risk. About 60 participants aged 4 to 35 will receive either two infusions of ATG or 14 daily infusions of teplizumab. Researchers will monitor them fo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug ixazomib tested as potential MS treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1b trial is testing whether ixazomib, a drug already used for multiple myeloma, is safe for people with multiple sclerosis. The study will enroll 72 adults with relapsing-remitting or progressive MS. Participants will receive either ixazomib or a placebo for up to 24 m…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an automated pancreas system make type 1 diabetes safer in the real world?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows about 1,875 people aged 6 and older with type 1 diabetes who use the iLet Bionic Pancreas, an automated insulin delivery system. Over 12 months, researchers will track serious events like severe low blood sugar and diabetic ketoacidosis to see how the device pe…
Sponsor: Beta Bionics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to recolor white patches in vitiligo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called LY4005130 in 60 adults with non-segmental vitiligo, a condition that causes white patches on the skin. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo by IV every few weeks for 24 weeks. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce the …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weight-Loss drug added to arthritis therapy shows promise in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding tirzepatide (a weight-loss drug) to standard ixekizumab treatment helps adults with active psoriatic arthritis who are overweight or obese. About 200 participants will receive both medications for up to 12 months. The goal is to see if this comb…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to tame rare autoimmune disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called PRO-203, given as a single shot under the skin. First, healthy volunteers will check safety; then, people with systemic sclerosis (a rare autoimmune disease that hardens skin and organs) will receive the drug. The main goal is to see…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Prolium Bioscience, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cream-and-Steroid combo aims to recolor vitiligo patches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a cream containing ruxolitinib (Opzelura) combined with corticosteroid injections or pills can improve facial vitiligo. It includes people aged 12 and older with active, non-segmental vitiligo affecting the face. Participants use the cream twice daily and…
Sponsor: ShanShan Li • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cevostamab enters early human testing for lupus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial will test the safety and tolerability of a new drug, cevostamab, in 46 people with systemic lupus erythematosus, some of whom also have active lupus nephritis. The drug is given intravenously, and researchers will monitor side effects and how the drug moves…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MS patients may soon get a simpler shot option
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with multiple sclerosis can safely switch from their current anti-CD20 therapy to a new under-the-skin version of ocrelizumab. About 100 participants will be followed for up to 48 weeks to see if brain lesions stay stable and if they are satisfi…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could shrink spleen and lymph nodes in rare ALPS disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called soquelitinib in 15 people aged 16 and older with autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink an enlarged spleen or lymph nodes and improve low blood cell counts. Participants take the pill twice daily fo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new way to dose insulin without carb counting?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a four-week education program can help adults with type 1 diabetes dose mealtime insulin using continuous glucose monitor (CGM) data instead of traditional carbohydrate counting. Participants are randomly assigned to either the C-Carbs program or usual ca…
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a new injection help people with New-Onset type 1 diabetes keep making insulin?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests a drug called rezpegaldesleukin in people recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (within 100 days). The goal is to see if it can help the body keep producing some insulin, reducing the need for injected insulin. 66 participants will receive either the dr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for stiff lungs? drug trial targets scarring from autoimmune disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether belimumab (Benlysta) can stabilize or improve lung function in adults with interstitial lung disease caused by connective tissue diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. About 440 participants will receive either belimumab injections or a plac…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a lupus drug help scleroderma lungs?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether belimumab (Benlysta), a drug already used for lupus, can improve lung function and skin thickening in adults with scleroderma-related interstitial lung disease. About 300 participants will receive either belimumab or a placebo added to their standard care…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Five-second sprints on a bike: a new test for multiple sclerosis symptoms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether short sprint interval training, involving repeated 5-second high-intensity cycling bursts, can improve walking, strength, fatigue, and cognitive speed in people with multiple sclerosis. Participants are randomly assigned to either the sprint program or th…
Sponsor: Universidad de León • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a pill save insulin cells? new trial for kids and young adults with type 1 diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether baricitinib, a pill, can help preserve the body's ability to make insulin in people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. About 300 children and young adults (ages 1 to under 36) will take either baricitinib or a placebo for 60 weeks. The goal is to see i…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lupus drug shows promise in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called dapirolizumab pegol for people with moderate to severe lupus. About 450 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, added to their usual treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can improve lupus symptoms over 48 weeks.
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common blood pressure pill protect insulin cells in kids with type 1 diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether verapamil, a blood pressure drug, can protect the pancreas cells that make insulin in children and teens newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Participants aged 10 to 18 will take verapamil or a placebo daily for 24 weeks. Researchers will measure how muc…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeting the immune system: a new antibody may free Graves' patients from daily drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether felzartamab, an antibody that targets immune cells producing harmful antibodies, can restore normal thyroid function in people with Graves' disease. Participants will receive either felzartamab or a placebo alongside their usual anti-thyroid drugs…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New weekly shot could replace IV drips for nerve disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a weekly under-the-skin antibody treatment (XEMBIFY) provides similar blood levels as a standard IV infusion (Gamunex-C) given every 3 weeks in people with CIDP, a chronic nerve disorder. About 40 adults who are stable on IVIG will first receive Gamunex-C…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Grifols Therapeutics LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to tame overactive thyroid in Graves' disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called YB-101 in people with Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition that causes an overactive thyroid. The study will see if YB-101 can help normalize thyroid hormone levels and allow patients to stop taking anti-thyroid medications…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yarrow Bioscience, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Knee surgery for Over-50s: does a specialized ACL technique match younger Patients' results?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares outcomes of a specific ACL reconstruction technique, called over-the-top with lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET), in patients over 50 years old versus those under 30. The technique uses the patient's own hamstring tendons and adds an extra procedure to st…
Sponsor: Stefano Zaffagnini • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug OM336 aims to tame overactive immune system
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called OM336 in 32 adults with autoimmune cytopenias, conditions where the immune system attacks blood cells. The study focuses on safety and how the drug moves through the body, not yet on curing the disease. Participants must have tried a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Lakefront Biotherapeutics West LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to hit MS early and hard
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving two strong medications one after the other—rituximab then cladribine—is safe and works well for people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). Sixty adults aged 18 to 50 with active MS within the last year will receive the treatment and b…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Uppsala University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug takes aim at autoimmune diseases in early human test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests an experimental drug called LY4298445 in healthy volunteers and people with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. The main goal is to check safety and how the body handles the drug. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, and the study lasts …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could fewer pills mean same relief for rheumatoid arthritis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether people with rheumatoid arthritis who have stable disease can stop taking methotrexate or leflunomide while continuing their TNF inhibitor, restarting the drug if needed. Researchers compare this approach to staying on the combination therapy. They track d…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Sint Maartenskliniek • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug may help elderly MG patients ditch harmful steroids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether efgartigimod, a drug that lowers harmful antibodies, can help elderly patients with generalized myasthenia gravis reduce their steroid use. Steroids often cause serious side effects in older adults. The study will follow 50 patients for 12 months to se…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with psoriatic arthritis: apremilast trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests whether the drug apremilast (Otezla) can safely reduce joint inflammation and pain in children aged 5 to 17 with active juvenile psoriatic arthritis. About 60 participants will receive either apremilast or a placebo pill for 16 weeks. The main goal is to …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single cell therapy calm multiple autoimmune diseases?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an investigational cell therapy called FT839 in people with active autoimmune diseases, including ANCA-associated vasculitis, inflammatory myositis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and systemic sclerosis. Participants receive FT839 as two intravenous infusions, some…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Fate Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drug cocktail save Insulin-Making cells in newly diagnosed kids?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a low dose of anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) followed by either adalimumab or verapamil can help preserve the body's ability to make insulin in people aged 9 to under 21 who were recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The main goal is to see if th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a tiny neck implant help repair MS-damaged nerves?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a small device implanted on the vagus nerve in the neck to see if it can help repair myelin (the protective coating around nerves) in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. About 60 adults aged 22–50 will take part. Two-thirds will receive active sti…
Sponsor: SetPoint Medical Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app aims to simplify diabetes management for insulin users
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a smartphone app called DailyDose that gives personalized advice on insulin doses and carbohydrate intake for people with type 1 diabetes who use multiple daily injections. The app uses data from continuous glucose monitors and insulin pens. Researchers want to s…
Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to ease psoriatic arthritis pain
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called TQH3906 for people with active psoriatic arthritis, a condition causing joint pain and skin patches. About 156 adults will receive either TQH3906, a placebo, or an existing drug (tofacitinib) for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if TQH3906 impr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Nanjing Shunxin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lupus drug cizutamig enters early human safety trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new drug called cizutamig in about 47 adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a chronic autoimmune disease. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and tolerable, and to see how it moves through the body. Participants must have ac…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Candid Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame stubborn psoriatic arthritis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding deucravacitinib to standard therapy helps adults with psoriatic arthritis that is not well controlled. About 128 participants will receive the combination and be monitored for 48 weeks. The goal is to reduce skin and joint symptoms and improve qual…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lupus drug tracked in global real-world study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 200 adults with lupus who are starting anifrolumab for the first time, to see how well it works in everyday clinics. Researchers will measure disease activity, skin symptoms, fatigue, and quality of life over time. The goal is to provide real-world evidence to …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with joint pain: risankizumab trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called risankizumab in children with juvenile psoriatic arthritis, a condition causing joint pain and swelling. About 40 kids will receive either risankizumab or the standard drug adalimumab for 24 weeks, with responders continuing for up to 2 years. The g…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new biologic ease rheumatoid arthritis when standard drugs fail?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether telitacicept, an experimental biologic given as a weekly injection, can improve symptoms in people with difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis. Participants receive either telitacicept plus standard therapy or standard therapy alone for 24 weeks.…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Peking University People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to ease daily struggles of myasthenia gravis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether claseprubart (DNTH103) can improve symptoms of generalized myasthenia gravis, a condition causing muscle weakness. About 195 adults with a specific antibody type are randomly assigned to receive the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if th…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Dianthus Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Last-Resort access to dupilumab for patients with severe inflammation
Disease control Expanded accessThis program provides compassionate use of dupilumab (Dupixent) for patients with severe type 2 inflammatory disorders who have no other treatment options. It aims to offer access to this drug outside of a clinical trial. The program is already approved for marketing.
Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could this cell therapy free type 1 diabetes patients from insulin?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a treatment called VX-880 for people with type 1 diabetes who have dangerous low blood sugar episodes. The therapy uses donor cells that can produce insulin, aiming to let participants stop taking insulin shots and avoid severe hypoglycemia. About 52 adults with …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for myasthenia crisis: early ravulizumab may speed ICU recovery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving the drug ravulizumab early, right after standard crisis treatments like plasma exchange or IVIg, can help people with severe myasthenia gravis recover faster in the ICU. About 30 adults with a specific antibody type will be followed for 6 months…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare Muscle-Weakening disease: drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called inebilizumab in 15 children aged 2 to 17 with generalized myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness. The main goals are to see how the drug moves through the body, how safe it is, and whether it helps control symptoms. The drug is g…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lupus drug anifrolumab put to the test in everyday clinics
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 125 adults with lupus who are starting a new drug called anifrolumab, given as a shot under the skin. Researchers want to see how many patients achieve remission (no active disease) after 24 months of treatment in real-world clinics, not just in strict rese…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks arthritis drug persistence in daily life
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 200 adults with psoriatic arthritis who are starting guselkumab as part of their normal care. Researchers will track how many patients continue the treatment after one and two years, and why some stop. The goal is to understand how well the drug works in real-w…
Sponsor: Janssen-Cilag Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New algorithm aims to make insulin dosing safer for diabetes patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new tool called MODI, which is a smart algorithm that helps people with diabetes figure out the right amount of insulin to take. About 100 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes will use the MODI system along with a continuous glucose monitor for 13 weeks. …
Sponsor: DreaMed Diabetes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A phone program for parents may help black teens with diabetes control blood sugar
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a mobile health program called The 3Ms 2.0 for primary caregivers of Black adolescents with type 1 diabetes. The program uses interactive online sessions, video clips, and text messages to encourage daily parental monitoring of diabetes care. Researchers will com…
Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple patch stop diabetes device skin woes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a silicone-based or a hydrocolloid patch placed under insulin pumps or glucose monitors can prevent contact dermatitis from coming back in children aged 2-18. Participants will use different patches and attend visits for skin exams, ultrasounds, and quest…
Sponsor: Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could fewer plasma exchange sessions be just as effective for kids with brain inflammation?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether plasma exchange (a blood-cleaning procedure) given every other day works as well as daily sessions for children with autoimmune encephalitis, a condition where the immune system attacks the brain. The study involves 22 children who are randomly assigned t…
Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a new Antibody-Lowering drug ease autoimmune brain inflammation?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests efgartigimod PH20 SC, a drug that lowers harmful antibodies, in 170 adults and teens with autoimmune encephalitis (AIE). Participants receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers measure changes in disability and symptoms over up to 3 years. The …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single infusion of modified immune cells tame lupus kidney flares?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a one-time treatment called Obe-cel, made from a patient's own immune cells, for severe lupus nephritis that hasn't improved with standard care. About 35 people aged 12 to 65 will receive the infusion and be monitored for up to 24 months. The main goal is to see …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Autolus Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lupus drug trial aims for remission without daily pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called mosunetuzumab in 30 people with lupus, a disease where the immune system attacks the body. The goal is to see if the drug can put lupus into remission so that participants can stop most lupus medications for at least 6 months. However, some people m…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a smartphone app be the key to better diabetes control?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a diabetes management app alongside personalized nutrition counseling from a dietitian can help adults with insulin-requiring diabetes improve their blood sugar control, cholesterol, physical activity, and overall quality of life. Participants will …
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can bone marrow stem cells calm lupus kidney flares?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a single intravenous dose of mesenchymal stem cells, derived from bone marrow, can safely help adults with active lupus nephritis achieve a complete or partial kidney response. Participants receive either the stem cells or a placebo (saline) in a double-b…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Red de Terapia Celular • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an ancient herbal remedy tame rheumatoid arthritis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a Chinese herbal formula (Si Miao Xiao Bi Tang) to standard rheumatoid arthritis medication can improve symptoms. About 132 adults with active RA will receive either the herbal medicine or a placebo for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if more peo…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to save sight in optic neuritis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether privosegtor, a neuroprotective drug, can improve vision recovery in people having their first episode of optic neuritis. About 210 adults aged 18 to 50 will receive either privosegtor or a placebo, both alongside standard steroid treatment. The ma…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Oculis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Free veggies and cooking classes aim to tame diabetes in pregnancy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program that delivers fresh produce to the homes of pregnant women with type 1 or 2 diabetes who also struggle to afford healthy food. Participants also get group classes on diabetes, nutrition, and cooking, plus help finding other resources. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a gut microbiome transplant ease axial spondyloarthritis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether transferring gut bacteria from a healthy donor (fecal microbiota transplantation, or FMT) can reduce disease activity in people with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) who haven't fully responded to biologic therapy. Participants receive a single enema with …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital of North Norway • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Three-Drug combo quiet lupus kidney flares?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding voclosporin to standard lupus nephritis treatment (mycophenolate mofetil and prednisolone) reduces kidney inflammation faster and more completely than standard treatment alone. Adults with active lupus nephritis will be randomly assigned to either …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill reverse eye bulging in thyroid eye disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial tests whether an oral medication called linsitinib can reduce eye bulging (proptosis) in people with moderate to severe active thyroid eye disease (TED). Participants will take either linsitinib or a placebo twice daily for 24 weeks. The main goal is to see if…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sling Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans to reveal if new MS drug quietly calms inflammation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the experimental drug remibrutinib can reduce inflammation in the brain and spinal cord of people with relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS). Participants, aged 40 to 70, will have PET scans, MRIs, and blood and spinal fluid samples taken before and six mo…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a once-every-few-weeks IV infusion tame rheumatoid arthritis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving sarilumab (Kevzara) through an IV with longer intervals between doses is safe and works well for adults with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis. Participants receive the drug intravenously, with or without other standard arthritis medications.…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can less be more? trial tests cutting RA medication doses
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial asks whether people with rheumatoid arthritis who have low disease activity can safely reduce their JAK inhibitor dose without losing control of their symptoms. Participants will either follow a step-by-step dose-tapering plan or continue their usual full-dose medicati…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New CAR-T therapy targets tough MS cases in early safety trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new treatment called S103 (BCMA-CAR T cells) in 9 adults with progressive or hard-to-treat multiple sclerosis (MS). The main goal is to see if the treatment is safe and to find the best dose. Researchers will also look for early signs that it might help c…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New insulin pump aims to tame blood sugar swings
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a new insulin pump system, Omnipod 6, to the current Omnipod 5 in 200 people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who have poor blood sugar control. Participants will use both pumps for a set time to see which one helps keep blood sugar in a healthy range more effec…
Sponsor: Insulet Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality workouts could rebuild strength in MS patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a six-month program of high-intensity exercise delivered through an immersive virtual reality headset can improve mobility, strength, and thinking skills in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Participants will be randomly assigned to either the VR exerc…
Sponsor: University of Vigo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common gout drug ease thyroid inflammation?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether low-dose colchicine, a drug used for gout, can reduce inflammation and symptoms in people with autoimmune or subacute thyroiditis. About 300 adults will be randomly assigned to colchicine, corticosteroids, or supportive care. The goal is to see if colchic…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Video game meets glucose monitor: a new way to teach diabetes skills to children
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether GlycoQuest, a video game that connects to a continuous glucose monitor and adapts using artificial intelligence, can help children aged 6 to 17 who were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in the past three months. The game includes a glucose-responsive avatar…
Sponsor: Shifa International Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gentler steroid dose protect children's kidneys without the harsh side effects?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two starting doses of the steroid prednisone for children with lupus-related kidney inflammation (lupus nephritis). The standard high dose can cause serious side effects like growth problems and bone thinning. The study asks whether a lower initial dose can co…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy gel targets rare blistering skin disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new gene therapy gel called KB111 for Hailey-Hailey disease, a rare genetic condition that causes painful blisters and skin lesions. The gel uses a modified virus to deliver a working copy of the faulty gene directly to the skin. The trial enrolls about 7…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Krystal Biotech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which RA drug works best after the first one fails? a major trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two treatment strategies for people with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have already tried a type of biologic called a TNF inhibitor. Participants are randomly assigned to switch to either a different class of biologic (non-TNFi) or a newer oral medicati…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could help restore skin color in vitiligo patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called D-2570 in 160 adults with non-segmental vitiligo, a condition that causes white patches on the skin. Participants take either D-2570 or a placebo pill once daily for 24 weeks, with an optional 24-week extension. The goal is to see if t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: InventisBio Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can diet help people with type 1 diabetes lose weight? new study aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares three diets for weight loss in adults with type 1 diabetes who are overweight or obese. Participants will follow either a moderate carbohydrate restriction, an early time-restricted eating plan, or a standard calorie-restricted diet. The goal is to see which a…
Sponsor: Fundación Pública Andaluza para la Investigación de Málaga en Biomedicina y Salud • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Implanted electrical system aims to restore movement in paralyzed limbs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a surgically implanted device that uses mild electrical pulses to stimulate muscles in the legs and trunk. The goal is to help people with paralysis from spinal cord injury, stroke, or other conditions exercise, stand, step, and improve balance. Ten participants …
Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise program aims to boost both body and mind in multiple sclerosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates a Functional Balance Intervention (FBI) — a structured exercise program — for people aged 55 to 80 with multiple sclerosis. The program includes agility, strength, balance, and dual-task exercises done twice a week for four months, either in a lab or at ho…
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at blistering skin disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether a single infusion of a patient's own genetically modified immune cells (CD19 CAR-T cells) can safely control moderate-to-severe pemphigus vulgaris that hasn't responded to standard treatments. The therapy targets and depletes B cells, which are tho…
Sponsor: Jinbo Chen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Second-Time ACL repair: new technique shows promise for knee stability
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well a particular revision ACL surgery works over the long term. The technique uses a donor Achilles tendon and an extra stitch on the outside of the knee. Researchers will check knee function, stability, and arthritis development in 59 people who had this…
Sponsor: Stefano Zaffagnini • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can supplements boost healing after gum color surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether taking coenzyme Q10 and vitamin C, alone or together, can improve healing and reduce dark gum color after surgical gum depigmentation. The trial involves 20 healthy adults with dark gums who undergo a simple scalpel procedure to remove pigmented tissue…
Sponsor: Al-Azhar University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could help rheumatoid arthritis patients safely reduce medication
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new tool called OPTIBIO that uses blood markers and patient data to help doctors decide if it's safe to reduce biological therapy in rheumatoid arthritis patients who are in remission. About 184 adults with RA in stable remission will be randomly assigned to ha…
Sponsor: Francisco J. Blanco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could adding common diabetes pills improve type 1 control?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding GLP-1 receptor agonists or SGLT inhibitors to insulin helps adults with type 1 diabetes manage their blood sugar better. Researchers will track 300 participants for one year, measuring changes in HbA1c and other health markers. The goal is to se…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a transplant drug tame stubborn low platelets in antiphospholipid syndrome?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether sirolimus (rapamycin), an immune-suppressing drug, can safely raise platelet counts in people with antiphospholipid antibodies and persistent low platelets. Participants are randomly assigned to receive sirolimus or a placebo for six months, and those who…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New RA drug enters first human safety trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called SBT777101 in 24 people with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It is the first time this drug is given to humans, so the main goal is to check safety and side effects. Participants receive a single dose, and the dose is increased …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sonoma Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Morning or evening? timing your RA pill could boost relief
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking a once-daily JAK inhibitor for rheumatoid arthritis in the evening works better than taking it in the morning. About 90 adults with RA who qualify for this medication will be randomly assigned to morning or evening dosing. Researchers will compare …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your own stem cells heal your brain? new trial tests it
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether stem cells taken from a person's own bone marrow and then given back through the veins and nose can improve brain and nerve function. It includes 500 people with various conditions like stroke, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and nerve damage. The goal is …
Sponsor: MD Stem Cells • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Second chance: repeat islet transplants tested for type 1 diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a second islet transplant can safely improve blood sugar control in adults with type 1 diabetes whose first transplant stopped working. Researchers will follow 20 patients for up to 5 years, checking graft function, insulin use, and severe low blood su…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New blood filter could improve treatment for autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood filter called the Plasma Filter PX2. It is used in a procedure called therapeutic plasma exchange, which removes harmful substances from the blood of people with autoimmune diseases. About 46 adults will take part, and the study will check if the…
Sponsor: Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help teens with chronic illnesses manage weight?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a mobile app called Adhera Caring Digital Program for Obesity (ACDP-O) in 280 families. The app provides personalized education, mental health monitoring, and wearable device integration to support weight management and well-being in adolescents and young ad…
Sponsor: Adhera Health, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can a Tight-Control strategy tame lupus?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 'treat-to-target' approach—where doctors adjust treatment every 6 weeks to aim for remission—works better than usual care for people with lupus. About 606 participants who are not in remission will be followed for 120 weeks. The goal is to see if this s…
Sponsor: Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Heart drug nicorandil tested as new arthritis treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether nicorandil, a drug usually used for heart conditions, can reduce inflammation and improve symptoms in people with active rheumatoid arthritis. 46 participants will take nicorandil tablets for 3 months. Researchers will measure joint disease activity and p…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Drug combo aims to halt lung scarring in scleroderma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding rituximab to standard mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) therapy can improve lung function in people with severe lung scarring caused by systemic sclerosis. About 102 adults with this condition will receive either rituximab infusions plus MMF or placebo i…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can a home gluten test help heal celiac disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a portable gluten-detection device, combined with regular telemedicine check-ins with a dietitian, can improve gut healing in adults newly diagnosed with celiac disease. Two hundred participants will use the technology and receive expert guidance to …
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New combo therapy targets Brain-Attacking antibodies in severe encephalitis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining two drugs—ofatumumab and daratumumab—can safely and effectively treat people with severe anti-NMDAR autoimmune encephalitis, a condition where the immune system attacks the brain. The drugs aim to eliminate the harmful immune cells producing the…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: The First People's Hospital of Changzhou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug trial aims to tame rare clotting disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the safety of an experimental drug called anifrolumab in 20 adults with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), a condition that raises the risk of blood clots and pregnancy complications. Participants receive weekly injections of the drug for up to 52 weeks, alongside …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug shows promise for kidney disease patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called sparsentan in 24 adults with IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease. Some participants are newly diagnosed, others have the disease return after a kidney transplant. The goal is to see if sparsentan can reduce protein in the urine, a sign of kidney damag…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Leicester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug protect kidneys in type 1 diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether semaglutide, a drug already used for type 2 diabetes, can reduce kidney damage in people with type 1 diabetes and diabetic kidney disease. About 60 adults will receive either semaglutide or a placebo for 26 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Real-World study tracks Efgartigimod's impact on myasthenia gravis symptoms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 adults in Italy with generalized myasthenia gravis who are starting efgartigimod as part of their routine care. Researchers will track changes in symptoms and daily activities over up to 23 months using patient reports and doctor assessments. The goal is to…
Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Omega-3 pills may boost gut healing in celiac patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking omega-3 supplements (2.4 grams daily for 3 months) can lower inflammation and improve intestinal healing in adults newly diagnosed with celiac disease. Participants will also follow a gluten-free diet. The goal is to see if adding omega-3s helps mo…
Sponsor: University of Chile • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New program aims to help teens with type 1 diabetes manage weight safely
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a 16-week behavioral program called T1DAL, designed specifically for teens with type 1 diabetes who have overweight or obesity. About 50 teens will be randomly assigned to either the program or usual care. The program includes virtual group sessions and one-on-on…
Sponsor: The Miriam Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Gut bacteria supplement may tame type 1 diabetes inflammation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking a probiotic called Desulfovibrio piger for 4 weeks can lower inflammation and help preserve the body's own insulin production in people who have had type 1 diabetes for more than 5 years. Twenty adults with remaining beta cell function will receive…
Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Old drug, new hope: could filgotinib tame rare immune diseases?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether filgotinib, a drug already used for arthritis, can help people with three rare immune diseases: Behçet's disease, myositis, and IgG4-related disease. The goal is to see if it can control disease activity and reduce the need for long-term ster…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Blood filtering showdown: new hope for GBS patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two blood-filtering treatments—immunoadsorption and plasma exchange—for people with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a rare nerve disorder that can cause muscle weakness and paralysis. Researchers will enroll 20 adults to see which method is safer and more effec…
Sponsor: University of Ulm • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Blood filtering vs. antibody therapy: new hope for nerve disorder patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two treatments for CIDP, a nerve condition that causes weakness and numbness. It involves 20 adults who did not get better with steroids. One group receives a blood-filtering procedure called immunoadsorption, and the other receives standard antibody infusions…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Ulm • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New combo aims to shield rheumatoid arthritis patients from heart attacks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether taking tofacitinib (a rheumatoid arthritis drug) along with a statin (a cholesterol-lowering drug) can lower the chance of serious heart problems in people with rheumatoid arthritis. The study will compare this combination to another standard treatment…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Dancing away danger: Music-Based exercise may cut falls in seniors with diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special exercise program that combines rhythm and multitasking (called RYMA) can reduce falls, fractures, and heart problems in people aged 65 and older with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Participants will be screened for fall risk, bone health, nerve func…
Sponsor: Aalborg University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Can a higher dose of rituximab stop ITP relapses in kids?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a stronger, more frequent dosing schedule of the drug rituximab in children and young adults (ages 1 to 21) with newly diagnosed immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) who are at high risk for severe bleeding. The goal is to see if this approach can safely improve…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: New York Medical College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Immune cell therapy shows promise for Tough-to-Treat lupus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment for adults with severe lupus that hasn't improved with standard therapies. Doctors will use a person's own immune cells, modified to target specific lupus-driving cells (CD19 or BCMA), and give them back as a one-time infusion. The goal is to cont…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Robot-Assisted knee surgery gets a Real-Time tweak: new study tests flexibility
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a surgical robot (ROSA Knee) can help surgeons adjust their knee replacement plan during the operation based on the condition of the patient's soft tissues. About 80 adults with knee arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis will take part and be followed for 2 y…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to save lungs in scleroderma patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining two drugs, nintedanib and tocilizumab, works better than standard treatments (like mycophenolate) for people with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) who also have lung scarring. The trial will enroll 86 adults and follow them for 56 weeks, measuri…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Poland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Could a diabetes pill ease heart failure in type 1 patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a daily tablet called sotagliflozin can improve quality of life for people with both type 1 diabetes and heart failure. Researchers will give 320 participants either the drug or a placebo for 4 months, then compare symptoms like breathlessness and tiredne…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Dundee • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New hope for fertility: drug may reverse early menopause in autoimmune patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an immunomodulatory drug (rituximab) can improve or normalize ovarian function in women aged 18-38 with autoimmune premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). Participants receive either rituximab or a placebo, and those who respond may undergo IVF. The goal i…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Angelica Lindén Hirschberg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Can a weekly dipstick at home catch lupus kidney damage early?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowPeople with lupus can develop kidney inflammation called lupus nephritis, which is easier to treat when caught early. This study enrolls adults with lupus who are at higher risk for kidney problems and assigns them by chance to either standard care alone or standard care plus wee…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Your phone could detect dementia: new app listens for clues
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a smartphone app that records and analyzes speech to help diagnose and monitor neurodegenerative conditions like dementia, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and motor neuron disease. Researchers will compare speech patterns from 150 people with these …
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new brain scan tracer aims to light up myelin damage
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers at Yale University are testing a PET imaging tracer called [18F]3F4AP to see whether it can measure demyelination, the loss of the protective myelin sheath around nerve fibers. The study includes healthy volunteers and people with conditions such as multiple sclerosis…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New screening tool aims to catch hidden arthritis in psoriasis patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis Canadian study tests whether adding two questions about morning stiffness and lower back pain to a standard screening tool (PEST) can help dermatologists identify psoriatic arthritis earlier in people with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. About 502 adults who are candida…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Finger-prick test could make type 1 diabetes screening child's play
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a combined autoantibody test on a drop of blood from a finger prick (dried on special paper) can detect type 1 diabetes as accurately as the standard blood draw from a vein. The researchers will enroll 106 children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabete…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI eye on the brain: a smarter scan for multiple sclerosis?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether an AI tool called icobrain ms can help radiologists detect signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) activity on brain MRI scans. The study involves over 1,300 people with MS or early signs of it, who are already on treatment. The AI analyzes scans and creates str…
Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads eye scans to spot thyroid disease activity and severity
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) model can accurately diagnose thyroid eye disease, assess its activity and severity, and predict its outcome using specialized MRI scans of the eye socket. Researchers will enroll 1200 people, including patients with thyroi…
Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test may sharpen diagnosis of autoimmune liver disease
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study evaluates whether a blood test measuring polyreactive immunoglobulin G (pIgG) can more accurately diagnose autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) and distinguish it from other liver conditions. Researchers will collect blood samples from 400 adults undergoing liver biopsy for susp…
Sponsor: Hannover Medical School • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye-Tracking app could spot MS earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a tablet-based eye-tracking app (eVOG) can detect subtle eye movement problems in people with brain MRI abnormalities (white matter lesions). The goal is to see if these eye movement patterns can help diagnose multiple sclerosis or related conditions. Res…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New diagnostic tool aims to end pancreatitis misdiagnosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new scoring system called OC26 to help doctors more accurately diagnose autoimmune pancreatitis, a condition where the immune system attacks the pancreas. Researchers will review medical data from 82 adults suspected of having the disease. If the OC26 crit…
Sponsor: Military Medical Clinical Center of the Southern Region, Ukraine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Ultrasound may replace costly CT scans for lung disease in arthritis patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a quick, non-invasive lung ultrasound can detect interstitial lung disease in people with rheumatoid arthritis. About 280 adults with RA and risk factors for lung disease will get an ultrasound, and results will be compared to standard chest CT scans. If …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Could a simple Finger-Prick replace the dreaded diabetes test for kids?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study from the University of Oxford is testing whether a finger-prick blood test, done at home, can replace the standard oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) for diagnosing type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children and young people. The standard OGTT requires a vein drip and mult…
Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Brain scan breakthrough: spotting hidden brain inflammation
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a special brain scan called FDG-PET can help doctors diagnose autoimmune encephalitis, a condition where the immune system attacks the brain. Researchers will compare scans from 90 patients with the disease to scans from healthy people and those with A…
Sponsor: University of Milano Bicocca • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Could a pill delay diabetes in kids? new trial hopes so
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug baricitinib can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes in children aged 1 to 36 months who are at high risk. Participants take baricitinib or a placebo daily for up to 5 years. The goal is to see if the drug can push back or prevent the need for insu…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart insoles aim to stop diabetic foot ulcers before they start
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests if special sensor-equipped insoles can help prevent foot ulcers from coming back in people with diabetes and nerve damage. About 400 high-risk participants will use the insoles alongside standard care or just standard care alone. The goal is to see if the insoles…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood thinner may stop autoimmune disease before it starts
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether clopidogrel, a common blood thinner, can prevent systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) in people who have Raynaud phenomenon and specific antibodies that put them at high risk. About 47% of such individuals develop full scleroderma within five years. Participa…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Neck scan could predict heart attacks in arthritis patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a carotid ultrasound (a neck scan) to find hidden plaque in arteries can help prevent heart attacks and strokes in people with inflammatory rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. About 1,944 participants aged 50 and older will be spl…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Instituto de Investigación Marqués de Valdecilla • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Baby steps against diabetes: early lifestyle intervention may shield High-Risk infants
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether intensive diet and physical activity counseling from 3 months to 2 years of age can protect the pancreas in infants with a genetic risk for Type 1 diabetes. About 1,244 babies will be randomly assigned to receive the counseling or standard care, and resea…
Sponsor: Lund University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Breakthrough trial aims to prevent arthritis in psoriasis patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug guselkumab can prevent psoriatic arthritis in people with psoriasis who are at high risk. 176 adults with psoriasis and early signs of joint inflammation will receive either guselkumab or standard care. The goal is to see if the drug can stop art…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Mind over movement: mental walking practice tested for MS
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether mentally practicing walking while watching videos of people walking can improve gait in people with multiple sclerosis. Twenty participants will either watch walking videos and imagine themselves walking, or watch nature scenes. Researchers will measure m…
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new way to gauge balance training intensity in MS?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether balance training tailored to each person's difficulty level is feasible for people with multiple sclerosis during a three-week inpatient rehabilitation stay. Participants are randomly assigned to either standard group training or individually tailored bal…
Sponsor: Klinik Valens • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ear-Zapping device may quiet lupus pain and fatigue
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a handheld device that stimulates the vagus nerve through the skin can reduce musculoskeletal pain and fatigue in people with systemic lupus erythematosus. Eighteen participants will use the device for five minutes daily for 28 days, with some rece…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tailored exercise may ease walking troubles for hispanics with MS
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a 16-week exercise program designed specifically for Hispanic people with multiple sclerosis who have walking problems. About 66 participants will either join the exercise group or a waitlist. The goal is to see if the program improves walking ability and quality…
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New needle technique aims to ease back pain in ankylosing spondylitis
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new, ultrasound-guided acupotomy technique to improve symptoms in people with ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that causes back pain and stiffness. About 60 adults with active disease will receive the treatment to see if it reduces pain and improves …
Sponsor: China-Japan Friendship Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lavender massage may soothe arthritis pain, new study says
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding lavender aromatherapy massage to standard care can reduce pain and improve wrist movement in people with rheumatoid arthritis. About 100 adults with stable medication will be randomly assigned to get the massage or not. Researchers will measure pai…
Sponsor: University of Baghdad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new ankle? researchers track 400 people with an implant meant to restore movement
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers are studying the Exactech Vantage Mobile-Bearing Total Ankle System, an implant used to replace a damaged ankle joint. The study enrolls 400 adults with ankle arthritis or related joint failure who are scheduled for total ankle replacement. Participants receive the im…
Sponsor: Exactech • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new ankle implant keep people moving for a decade?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers are studying the Exactech Vantage Total Ankle System, an implant used to replace a damaged ankle joint in people with arthritis or a failed previous replacement. The study enrolls 370 adults who are candidates for total ankle replacement and follows them for up to 10 …
Sponsor: Exactech • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gentle electric zap to the brain restore memory in MS?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a mild electric current applied to a brain area linked to memory can improve verbal recall in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Participants will receive either active or sham stimulation during cognitive tasks, and their performance wil…
Sponsor: The University of Texas at Dallas • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to ease depression and anxiety in cancer and chronic disease patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single injection of RE104 can reduce symptoms of depression or mixed depression and anxiety in people with adjustment disorder caused by a serious medical illness like cancer, ALS, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Reunion Neuroscience Inc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cannabis compounds tested for MS brain fog and bladder troubles
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at how two parts of cannabis, THC and CBD, affect thinking and bladder symptoms in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Thirty adults with MS will take either THC or CBD oil for 15 weeks and complete tests and questionnaires. The goal is to see if one compound he…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a glucose app that predicts lows calm diabetes fears?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers test whether adding a predictive app to a continuous glucose monitor changes fear of low blood sugar, sleep quality, and diabetes distress in adults with type 1 or insulin-treated type 2 diabetes. Participants use the monitor alone for two weeks, then with the app for…
Sponsor: FIDAM RDC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a citrus compound heal scleroderma finger ulcers?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether diosmin, a citrus-based supplement, can safely heal open sores on the fingers of people with scleroderma. About 45 adults with at least one active digital ulcer will take either diosmin or a placebo for 8 weeks. Researchers will track ulcer healing, pain,…
Sponsor: Primus Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could short bursts of exercise help people with MS walk farther?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a short, intense cycling workout, known as high-intensity interval training (HIIT), can help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) walk farther and feel better in daily life. The trial includes 30 adults with MS at different disability levels, from mild to …
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could loosen MS muscle stiffness
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug, BMS-986368, for treating muscle stiffness (spasticity) in people with multiple sclerosis. About 200 participants will receive one of three doses of the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if the drug safely reduces muscle tightness an…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Celgene • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New monthly shot could ease Sjögren's dry mouth
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study tests whether ianalumab, given as a monthly injection, can reduce dry mouth and other symptoms in people with Sjögren's disease who have a high symptom burden. About 570 adults will receive either the drug or a placebo for 52 weeks. The main goal is to see if t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can talk therapy tame eating disorders and blood sugar in type 1 diabetes?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a type of talk therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help people with type 1 diabetes who also have eating disorders. Participants will be randomly assigned to ACT, supportive diabetes counseling, or a waitlist. The goal is to see if …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug hope for muscle weakness disease enters early human testing
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called cizutamig in 44 adults with generalized myasthenia gravis, a condition causing muscle weakness. The main goal is to check safety and how the body processes the drug. Participants must have moderate symptoms and not have responded wel…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Candid Therapeutics • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app aims to tackle diabetes stress in School-Age children
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a mobile health program called R2D2 designed to reduce diabetes distress in children aged 8-12 with type 1 diabetes and their parents. The program uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and behavioral strategies to help families cope. Researchers will me…
Sponsor: Nemours Children's Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shortcut for cancer pain relief: no simulation needed
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a new, faster radiation planning method can safely ease severe abdominal pain caused by advanced cancer. Instead of a separate planning session, doctors use existing scans to create a treatment plan on the spot. Only 5 people will take part, and the…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wheelchair users with MS may gain strength and mobility through tailored exercise
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 6-month personalized exercise program can improve physical and cognitive function in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who primarily use a wheelchair. Participants will follow a low-impact, resistance-based routine designed to build muscle without inc…
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Talking your way to better sleep with MS?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can improve sleep and reduce fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis. About 70 adults with MS and insomnia will receive CBT-I or an active control. The goal is to see if this talk therapy approach can ea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Could a wakefulness drug tame MS fatigue?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether solriamfetol (Sunosi), a drug used for sleepiness, can reduce fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis who also have excessive daytime sleepiness. About 46 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for four weeks, then switch after a washout…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can facial exercises ease the stiffness of scleroderma?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a personalized facial rehabilitation program can help people with systemic sclerosis who have facial tightness and mouth problems. About 60 adults with this rare autoimmune disease will either receive the rehab program or standard care. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Exercise may lift depression in MS patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether two different exercise programs can help reduce depression in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who also have major depressive disorder. Researchers will enroll 146 adults aged 18 to 64. One group will do a structured exercise program, while the othe…
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Teens with type 1 diabetes get a buddy to boost exercise and mood
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether pairing teens with type 1 diabetes with a young adult peer mentor can help them become more physically active and improve their quality of life. The 12-week program includes in-person, virtual, and text-based support. Researchers will measure how well the…
Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy tested for depression in chronic illness patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) can safely reduce depression in adults with COPD, ALS, MS, or atypical Parkinson disease who have at least 6 months to live. Participants receive either two moderate-to-high doses (15mg then 25mg) or t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New study tests online fatigue programs for lupus patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether online group programs to manage fatigue can help people with lupus. Participants will either receive a fatigue booklet alone or also attend online group sessions (4 or 7 weeks long). The goal is to see if the programs reduce fatigue impact and improve qua…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can a home computer program boost memory and walking in MS?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a home-based program combining computer brain games with physical exercises can improve thinking and walking in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Ninety adults with MS will be randomly assigned to different training groups. The goal is to see if the co…
Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Virtual worlds for real hands: MS patients test mixed reality therapy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using mixed reality (a blend of real and virtual environments) can improve hand strength, coordination, and quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis. Thirty participants will either receive standard physiotherapy or standard therapy plus mixed re…
Sponsor: Universidad Rey Juan Carlos • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Sourdough bread may soothe tummy troubles for bread-sensitive folks
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether eating a special artisanal bread made with whole wheat flour and sourdough can reduce stomach discomfort in people who usually feel sick after eating regular bread. Forty adults who are intolerant to conventional bread but do not have celiac disease wi…
Sponsor: Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Brain-Body workout tested for young MS patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether doing thinking tasks (like counting backwards or matching colors) at the same time as physical exercises can improve walking, balance, and memory in teens with pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis. Twenty-two participants aged 12–18 will be randomly assigne…
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New exercise trick may boost hand strength in MS patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether low-intensity arm exercises combined with blood flow restriction (using a cuff to partially limit blood flow) can improve hand strength, coordination, and quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis. About 20 participants will be randomly assigned t…
Sponsor: Universidad Rey Juan Carlos • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Quran recitation tested as fatigue relief for MS patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether listening to Quran recitation (Surah Yasin) for 30 minutes, three times a week for 4 weeks, can reduce fatigue and improve mental well-being in people with multiple sclerosis. 52 participants will be randomly assigned to either listen to the recitation or…
Sponsor: Artvin Coruh University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Talking it out: new group therapy aims to ease diabetes distress in young adults
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a group-based psychological program called ACTnow for emerging adults (ages 18-35) with type 1 diabetes who feel overwhelmed by their condition. The program includes six bi-weekly sessions led by a psychologist and nurse, focusing on mindfulness and acceptance st…
Sponsor: Odense University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Walking away arthritis pain: study tests best exercise dose
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at how three different levels of physical activity—45, 90, or 150 minutes per week—affect arthritis symptoms like pain and mobility. Researchers will enroll 285 adults with arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, or lupus. Participant…
Sponsor: University of South Carolina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Could virtual reality help people with MS walk better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study explores whether combining virtual reality with wearable sensors can improve gait training for people with multiple sclerosis. Twelve participants will use a VR headset and a walking brace during two clinic sessions and a week at home. The goal is to see if this approa…
Sponsor: Azienda Usl di Bologna • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New hope for Sjögren's fatigue: acupuncture and nerve zaps join exercise in clinical trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding acupuncture or a mild nerve stimulation device to an exercise program can reduce fatigue in people with Sjögren's syndrome. About 174 adults with long-term fatigue will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: exercise alone, exercise plus acup…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Lyme disease mystery: do bacteria lurk after antibiotics?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether the bacteria causing Lyme disease can survive antibiotic treatment and cause ongoing symptoms. Researchers will follow 700 participants, including those with chronic Lyme disease, recovered individuals, and healthy volunteers, using blood tests, sp…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans reveal hidden thinking problems in anemia patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a non-invasive brain imaging technique called fNIRS to see how anemia affects thinking and memory. Researchers will measure brain activity in 323 adults with different types of anemia and compare it to cognitive test scores. The goal is to identify which brain reg…
Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene hunt in peru: could ancestry hold key to autoimmune diseases?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover genetic changes that cause autoimmune diseases in people native to Peru. Researchers will collect blood, urine, and stool samples from 300 participants, including patients with conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, their family members, and he…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lupus drug anifrolumab under pregnancy safety spotlight
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 500 pregnant women with lupus to see if the drug anifrolumab is linked to birth defects or pregnancy loss. Researchers will compare women who took anifrolumab during early pregnancy to those who did not. The goal is to gather real-world safety data, not to …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home c-peptide tests could reveal hidden insulin production in diabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers want to learn how the body's own remaining insulin production, measured by a marker called C-peptide, affects quality of life and health outcomes in people with insulin-treated diabetes. The study follows about 700 adults, including some from a previous diabetes study…
Sponsor: Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study checks drug levels in breast milk for nursing moms
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how much of the drug bimekizumab passes into breast milk. Researchers will collect milk samples from 20 breastfeeding mothers with conditions like psoriasis or arthritis over several weeks. The goal is to understand potential exposure for nursing infants, not …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Researchers track Insulin-Making cells in type 1 diabetes over years
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people who previously took part in type 1 diabetes trials to see how long their bodies continue to produce insulin. Researchers will also look at how immune system changes relate to insulin production. The goal is to gather information that could lead to better…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unravel salivary gland mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about diseases that affect the salivary glands, which produce saliva. Researchers will collect medical data, blood, saliva, and tissue samples from people with these conditions, their relatives, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understan…
Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists track Sjogren's disease to unlock its secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 people with Sjogren's disease (or symptoms) over time to learn how the condition starts and progresses. Participants undergo exams, saliva and tear tests, and questionnaires during several visits. No treatment is given; the goal is to gather data and sample…
Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive shoulder replacement study tracks 20,000 patients for over a decade
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 20,000 people who have had or will have shoulder replacement surgery to see how well the implants work over at least 10 years. Researchers will measure pain, daily function, and strength using standard shoulder scores. The goal is to better understand the l…
Sponsor: Exactech • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MS study probes link between body awareness and arm strength
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how body awareness (knowing where your body is in space), trunk (core) stability, and arm function are related in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers will measure these abilities in 50 adults with MS and compare them to healthy volunteers. The goa…
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues to mysterious immune diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the genetic causes of inherited immune problems that affect white blood cells called lymphocytes. Researchers will review medical records and collect blood samples from up to 5,000 people with suspected immune disorders, as well as their relatives. The goa…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive gene hunt aims to unlock secrets of immune disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for the genes that cause certain immune system problems. Researchers want to understand why some people get sick and others don't, even in the same family. Up to 5,000 people with immune disorders and their relatives will give blood or cheek cell samples for…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive MRI study aims to unlock secrets of MS progression
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis long-term observational study uses MRI scans to track how multiple sclerosis (MS) changes over time in up to 3750 people. Researchers will compare brain images and immune system markers in untreated patients, those on approved therapies, and healthy volunteers. The goal is t…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists watch thyroid conditions unfold in 2,500 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 2,500 people with thyroid problems like hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, or Graves' disease. Researchers will track how these conditions develop over time using standard medical tests and genetic samples. The goal is to better understand the natural histo…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lupus secrets revealed: major study tracks disease over time
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about how lupus (SLE) develops and changes over time by observing patients and their relatives. Up to 2000 people aged 3 and older with known or suspected lupus, along with their family members, will provide medical history, blood and urine samples, …
Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of Brain's immune attacks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study is recruiting 2400 people with immune-related central nervous system diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, along with healthy volunteers for comparison. Researchers will use MRI scans, lumbar punctures, blood tests, and neurological exams to track disease…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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20,000 volunteers needed to decode immune disease genetics
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will analyze DNA from up to 20,000 people, including those with immune disorders and their relatives, to find genetic variants linked to conditions like atopy, autoimmunity, and primary immunodeficiency. Researchers will also study how best to return genetic results to…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can your genes predict eye damage from a common arthritis drug?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether certain genes make some people more likely to develop eye damage from the drug Plaquenil, which is used for autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will compare people who have had eye damage from Plaquenil with those who h…
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lupus drug anifrolumab under safety microscope: does it raise infection or cancer risk?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches over 3,000 adults with moderate-to-severe lupus to see if the drug anifrolumab increases the risk of serious infections or cancer compared to standard treatments. No new medicine is given—researchers simply analyze health records from people already prescribed …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye scans as a window to the body: study probes retinal imaging across diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers at the University of Miami are studying whether advanced eye imaging devices can reveal useful information about the eye in health and disease. The study has two parts: one observes the eyes of healthy people and people with conditions such as multiple sclerosis, dry …
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Banking blood and bone marrow to decode plasma cell disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers at Peking University First Hospital are building a prospective cohort of 2,000 people with plasma cell disorders, including multiple myeloma, amyloidosis, and related conditions. Participants give blood, bone marrow, and urine samples before and after treatment, and t…
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists track rare immune disease to unlock its secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people with autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS) and their relatives over many years. Researchers will collect blood and tissue samples, track symptoms, and study genetics to better understand why the immune system attacks the body. The goal is to lea…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lupus drug in breast milk: new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks 16 breastfeeding mothers with lupus who are taking anifrolumab. Researchers will measure how much of the drug appears in breast milk and in the mother's and baby's blood. The goal is to understand potential exposure and effects on the breastfed infant.
Phase 4 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MS patients share thoughts on new injection method in major study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 842 people with multiple sclerosis who are starting a new under-the-skin injection of ocrelizumab. Researchers will ask participants how satisfied they are with the injection after 1, 6, and 12 months. The goal is to understand patient experience, not to test t…
Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes Care's hidden hurdle: can patients understand the advice?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers want to understand how well people with diabetes in Reunion Island and mainland France can find, understand, and use health information. About 1,350 patients with type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes who receive hospital care complete a one-time questionnaire calle…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists track spondyloarthritis in families to uncover clues to severe disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 2,000 people with spondyloarthritis (a group of inflammatory joint and spine conditions) and their healthy relatives. Researchers aim to identify symptoms, genetic factors, and medical tests that predict who will develop more severe forms of the disease. …
Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scleroderma's hidden link: could pelvic floor trouble track with weaker lungs?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowScleroderma often scars the lungs, which can weaken breathing muscles and make exercise harder. Researchers want to know whether pelvic floor problems, such as incontinence or pelvic pain, go hand in hand with these lung and breathing changes. The study enrolls 67 women with scle…
Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a special suit improve balance for people with brain and nerve disorders?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information from 200 people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, fibromyalgia, or similar nerve disorders to see how the EXOPULSE Suit affects their balance and risk of falling over time. Participants will be followed routinely, and researcher…
Sponsor: Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for new immune disease genes in 500-Person study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find new genes that cause immune system problems by examining up to 500 people with immune disorders and their relatives. Participants provide blood, saliva, or tissue samples and may have medical tests, but no experimental treatments are given. The goal is to …
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lupus drug anifrolumab under scrutiny for pregnancy risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks 240 pregnant women with lupus who have taken anifrolumab (Saphnelo) to see if the drug affects pregnancy or baby health. Researchers will monitor for birth defects and other complications. The goal is to gather safety information, not to test a new treatment.
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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450 russians with rare muscle disease to be tracked in real-world treatment study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches how doctors in Russia treat adults with a rare muscle-weakening disease called generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG). It does not test any new drug. Instead, it collects information from medical records and routine check-ups for about 450 people over time. The go…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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500-Patient study aims to unravel mysteries of rare immune diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 children and adults with rare genetic disorders called type I interferonopathies, which cause severe inflammation and neurological problems. Researchers will track how the disease progresses over time and look for biological markers to improve diagnosis and…
Sponsor: Imagine Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why does Graves' disease leave some brains exhausted? scientists hunt for clues in blood and spinal fluid
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowMany people with Graves' disease keep feeling mentally drained even after treatment brings their thyroid hormones back to normal. Researchers suspect the immune system may be attacking the brain in a way that standard thyroid tests miss. The study follows 430 people newly diagnos…
Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gluten-Free diet may sharpen Teens' brains and balance, study hints
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will compare teens with celiac disease who follow a gluten-free diet strictly versus those who don't, along with healthy peers. Researchers will test walking while doing mental tasks, memory, attention, muscle strength, quality of life, and fatigue. The g…
Sponsor: Inonu University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a vast image library unlock better pancreatic diagnoses?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers at IRCCS San Raffaele are creating a registry of images and videos from endoscopic ultrasound procedures performed to investigate pancreatic diseases. The study will gather data from about 12,000 patients with conditions like pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, and neuro…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to catch hidden brain diseases during driver Check-Ups
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for simple ways to detect early signs of multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease in people who drive. Researchers will test 200 drivers with these conditions using computer-based attention and reaction tests. The goal is to find quick, easy tests that cou…
Sponsor: University Hospital Olomouc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New registry aims to uncover risks of common transplant drug in pregnancy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry follows pregnant women who have taken mycophenolate, a drug used to prevent organ rejection and treat autoimmune diseases. Researchers will collect data on pregnancy complications and birth defects up to one year after birth. The goal is to better understand the dru…
Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to unravel the mystery of PCOS in women with type 1 diabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates why women with type 1 diabetes (T1D) frequently develop polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition of high androgen levels. Researchers will compare five groups of 12 participants each, including women with T1D and PCOS, women with T1D alone, men with T…
Sponsor: Fundacion para la Investigacion Biomedica del Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lupus patients who failed multiple drugs under observation in new study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 223 people with active lupus (including kidney inflammation) who haven't gotten better with steroids and at least two immunosuppressants. Researchers want to see how well today's standard treatments work for these tough cases. The goal is to measure how ma…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tool aims to make diabetes care less of a hassle for young adults
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a new tool helps young adults (ages 18-30) with type 1 diabetes and their doctors work together better to make care plans that fit daily life. Researchers will compare usual doctor visits with visits using the tool, and interview participants afterward…
Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lupus drug anifrolumab under scrutiny in pregnancy safety study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 442 pregnant women with moderate-to-severe lupus to see if taking the drug anifrolumab (Saphnelo) during pregnancy affects the health of mothers or their babies. Researchers will compare women who took the drug during pregnancy to those who did not, tracking bi…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study lets myasthenia gravis patients rate their own symptoms on a new drug
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 50 adults with generalized myasthenia gravis who are taking Rozanolixizumab. Researchers want to see how the drug affects symptoms like fatigue and muscle weakness from the patient's own point of view. Participants will fill out a special questionnaire over 9 m…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists seek hidden causes of chronic lung infections
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 900 people with bronchiectasis—a condition where airways are damaged and prone to infection—to learn why they get sick repeatedly. Researchers will collect medical history, lung function tests, and blood, urine, and sputum samples from patients and their family…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unravel mysteries of rare brain infection PML
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 700 people with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare brain infection caused by the JC virus. Researchers will collect blood, spinal fluid, and brain scans over time to understand how the disease progresses. No treatment is given; the goal is…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists dig into immune signals to unlock psoriasis mystery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 40 adults with psoriasis—some with joint pain (psoriatic arthritis) and some without—to compare immune signals in their blood and skin. Researchers want to understand why some people develop joint problems. Participants give blood and skin samples for lab anal…
Sponsor: Poitiers University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch Long-Term study to unravel mysterious immune condition
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 950 people with idiopathic CD4+ lymphocytopenia (ICL), a rare condition where low CD4+ white blood cells raise infection risk. Researchers will track participants for up to 10 years, collecting medical history, blood samples, and infection data. The goal is to …
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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BRIUMVI under the microscope: Real-World MS registry launches
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry study will follow 2000 people with relapsing multiple sclerosis who are prescribed BRIUMVI (ublituximab-xiiy) in real-world settings. Researchers aim to track safety, effectiveness (like relapse rates), and the overall treatment experience. Participants must not hav…
Sponsor: TG Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single injection tame the immune system in lupus?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a single injection of an experimental drug called SHR-7012 in healthy adults. The main goal is to check how safe and tolerable the drug is, and how the body absorbs and processes it. The study involves about 50 participants aged 18 to 55, who wil…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Guangdong Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatches and video exams: a new way to predict MG Flare-Ups?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study explores whether continuous monitoring with wearable devices and remote neurological exams can detect worsening in people with myasthenia gravis (MG), a condition causing fluctuating muscle weakness. The goal is to see if this technology is reliable and if patien…
Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital fatigue detectives: can wearables unmask the hidden toll of MS and long COVID?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether smartphone apps and wearable devices can objectively measure fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and long COVID, compared to healthy volunteers. Fatigue is often reported through subjective questionnaires, which can be biased. Participants w…
Sponsor: Liliana Barrios • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can daily habits shield RA hearts from artery stiffness?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study looks at how physical activity, sedentary time, and sleep relate to early signs of heart and blood vessel disease in adults with rheumatoid arthritis. Participants will wear activity monitors for a week, answer health questionnaires, and undergo heart and…
Sponsor: São Paulo State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could gum bacteria fuel scleroderma? a new study digs in
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether systemic sclerosis, a rare autoimmune disease, changes the community of bacteria living in the mouth. Researchers will collect dental plaque samples from 30 participants—some with scleroderma and some without—to compare the types and functions of o…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a shared antibody link two brain conditions?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether anti-AChR antibodies, found in the spinal fluid of people with myasthenia gravis, are associated with cognitive disorders. Researchers will compare antibody levels in stored spinal fluid and a fresh blood sample from adults with myasthenia and cogn…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a shared data network transform care for kids with liver disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a shared registry and learning network for children and young adults with autoimmune liver disease, including autoimmune hepatitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis. By collecting clinical data across multiple centers, the goal is to reduce treatment variation…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can glucocorticoid treatment skew bone health tests? a study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 160 people with inflammatory joint disease who are starting treatment with or without glucocorticoids, or receiving a glucocorticoid injection. Researchers will measure bone turnover markers (P1NP and CTX1) in blood samples every 4 weeks and up to 6 months afte…
Sponsor: Diakonhjemmet Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI decodes the mystery of persistent pain in rheumatoid arthritis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study aims to understand why some people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) continue to experience chronic pain even when their inflammation is well-controlled. Researchers will compare two groups of RA patients—those with active disease and those in remission with…
Sponsor: 4th Military Clinical Hospital with Polyclinic, Poland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tracking daily life unlock myasthenia gravis mysteries?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry study follows adults with myasthenia gravis (MG) over time to understand how symptoms, daily functioning, and quality of life change. Participants complete surveys about their symptoms, treatments, and challenges, and may share medical records. The goal is to gather…
Sponsor: Autoimmune Neurology Alliance • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can skin biopsies unlock new treatments for scleroderma?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms behind systemic sclerosis (SSc), a rare autoimmune disease that causes skin and organ fibrosis. Researchers will collect skin punch biopsies and blood samples from 500 participants, including those with SSc and h…
Sponsor: Relation Therapeutics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple blood test flag heart risk in rheumatoid arthritis?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether certain markers of oxidative stress in the blood are linked to early signs of heart disease in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will measure these markers and check for thickening or stiffness in the carotid arteries. The goal is to better…
Sponsor: University of La Laguna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden thyroid cancers may be more common in Graves' disease than thought
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how often thyroid cancer is found by accident when people with Graves' disease have their thyroid gland removed. Researchers will track 280 adults having this surgery and examine the removed tissue carefully for any cancer, including tiny microcarcinomas. They…
Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new MRI scan reveal the Brain's hidden repair process in MS?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new MRI technique, called inhomogeneous Magnetisation Transfer (ihMT), can accurately measure myelin damage and repair in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The researchers will compare ihMT scans with standard MRI measures in 85 adults with early-sta…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can DNA reveal the roots of a rare muscle disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect saliva samples from 1,000 people with a lab-confirmed diagnosis of MuSK myasthenia gravis, a rare autoimmune condition that weakens muscles. By comparing genetic information, researchers hope to identify variations linked to the disease. The findings co…
Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New gadget aims to take the guesswork out of measuring skin hardening in scleroderma
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new device called ADHELASKIN to see if it can measure skin stiffness more accurately than the current method (feeling the skin by hand) in people with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma). The study will compare 100 participants: those with scleroderma and hea…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple test spot sudden-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome in kids?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowPediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) causes sudden, severe behavioral and cognitive changes in children, but doctors currently rely only on symptoms for diagnosis. This study aims to identify biological markers—such as genetic, metabolic, and sleep-related signa…
Sponsor: University of Cagliari • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can genetics and environment explain lupus in the gullah population?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates why African Americans, particularly the Gullah community from the Sea Islands of South Carolina and Georgia, are at higher risk for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). By analyzing genetic and environmental factors in 750 participants—including people with…
Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can DIY insulin algorithms match commercial systems for pregnant women with type 1 diabetes?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study follows 1,000 pregnant people with type 1 diabetes who use either a commercial or an open-source automated insulin delivery (AID) system. Researchers aim to compare maternal and neonatal outcomes, blood sugar control, and emotional well-being between the …
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can digital tools better track disability in a rare nerve disease? a new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study follows about 200 people in the United States who have chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) and still experience disability despite at least three months of standard treatment. Researchers will track changes in disability scores and ex…
Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which finger or earlobe? a study tests the best spot for oxygen monitoring in lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares oxygen readings taken from the finger and the earlobe during a six-minute walk test in people with interstitial lung disease. The goal is to see if one location gives more accurate measurements of oxygen levels during exercise. The results could help doctors d…
Sponsor: Hospital de Granollers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A single blood test may reveal whether a gene tied to transplant outcomes influences psoriatic arthritis risk.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares the prevalence of the HLA B leader gene in 658 people with psoriatic arthritis and a healthy control group. Researchers will also look at the related HLA B27 gene. The goal is to see whether this genetic marker, already known to affect outcomes in bone marrow …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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The eyes as a window to the brain: can a simple scan monitor MS, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a non-invasive eye scan called optical coherence tomography (OCT) can help track neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and migraine. Over two years, researchers will measure the thickness of retinal layers in 840 pa…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could early lipid screening in High-Risk kids prevent future heart attacks?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study screens children and adolescents aged 5 to 18 who have chronic conditions like congenital heart disease, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, or rheumatic diseases for lipid metabolism disorders. Participants provide a blood sample and complete a questionnaire a…
Sponsor: Alexandra Miriam Kiess • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Miniature Nerve-Muscle models may reveal why some myasthenia gravis patients Don't improve
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates why about 10-15% of people with generalized myasthenia gravis (MG) do not respond to standard treatments. Researchers will take blood samples from 40 adults with MG and from healthy controls, then expose lab-grown human neuromuscular organoids to antibodie…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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500-Person biobank aims to unlock secrets of autoimmune diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large collection of medical data and blood samples from 450 adults with autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or scleroderma) and 50 healthy volunteers. Researchers will use advanced lab techniques to find unique biological markers that could …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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COVID-19's skin secrets: could chilblains hold clues to the virus?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at skin problems that appear during a COVID-19 infection, with a special focus on chilblains (painful red or purple bumps on fingers or toes). Researchers want to understand why these skin changes happen—whether from the virus itself, tiny blood clots, or inflamm…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biomarker study aims to spot lupus kidney disease earlier
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 adults with lupus to see if blood and urine tests can reliably detect kidney inflammation (lupus nephritis). Participants give samples during routine visits, and doctors track their kidney health over time. The goal is to find simple, non-invasive markers t…
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to unlock secrets of systemic sclerosis through patient samples
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is gathering blood, stool, and skin samples from 100 adults with systemic sclerosis to learn more about the disease. Researchers will also track health information like skin thickness, lung function, and quality of life over time. The goal is to build a biobank for fut…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study links gum health to rare kidney diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at gum disease in people with rare kidney disorders like Alport syndrome, Fabry disease, and tuberous sclerosis, as well as lupus. Researchers will compare 100 participants to those with chronic kidney disease and healthy controls. They aim to understand how comm…
Sponsor: Stefan Lujinschi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study aims to sharpen Sjögren's diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at how well current classification criteria can diagnose primary Sjögren's syndrome, a rare autoimmune disease. Researchers will compare the criteria against diagnoses made by expert doctors. The goal is to improve diagnostic accuracy for this condition.
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Protein clue could unlock new autoimmune treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is measuring a protein called STIM1 on the surface of immune cells in 670 people with various autoimmune diseases. The goal is to find which diseases have high levels of this protein, which could help researchers develop new antibody-based treatments. Participants prov…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study hopes to find a simple test for MS diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is analyzing inflammatory markers in the blood and spinal fluid of 300 people who are being checked for multiple sclerosis (MS). The goal is to see if certain markers can help doctors tell MS apart from other autoimmune diseases that affect the brain and spinal cord. R…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Finger-Prick test replace clinic blood draws for arthritis patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new device called BloodTrackR that lets people with rheumatoid arthritis collect a small blood sample at home using a finger prick and a smartphone app. Twenty participants will try the device and answer questions about how easy it is to use. The goal is t…
Sponsor: University of Ulster • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Lupus patients enrolled in major Long-Term observation study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who are seen by a team of specialists at a hospital in Brest, France. Researchers will collect data on disease patterns, symptoms, and test results over time. The goal is to better understand lupus and improve …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New All-in-One diabetes device could simplify life for type 1 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new device that combines an insulin pump with a continuous glucose monitor in one unit for adults with type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see how insulin delivery near the sensor affects glucose readings and to gather data to improve the design. About 40 part…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: ClinSurge Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New study uses motion capture to understand balance problems in MS
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 40 adults with multiple sclerosis to see how clinical tests of balance and walking relate to detailed motion-capture measurements. Participants will attend one session where they walk on force plates and perform balance tasks while cameras track their move…
Sponsor: University of Patras • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Mystery device trial: what we know
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial is studying a medical device that has not been approved by the U.S. FDA. The purpose and specific details are not publicly available. It likely involves a small group of participants to gather initial safety or effectiveness data.
Sponsor: Sue Brown • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study tracks pregnancy in women with neuroimmune diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 women with neuroimmune diseases (like multiple sclerosis or myasthenia gravis) through pregnancy and up to five years after. Researchers will track disease activity, pregnancy complications, and baby health to learn how these conditions affect fertility and…
Sponsor: Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists dig into past cases to unlock secrets of Guillain-Barre syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study reviews the medical records of 100 adults who were treated for Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) at a single hospital in Switzerland. The goal is to better understand how often GBS occurs, what symptoms and nerve problems people have, what treatments they receive, and how …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists create digital copies of diabetes patients to personalize care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study is gathering detailed metabolic data from 25 adults with insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes. After drinking a standard liquid meal, participants will have frequent blood tests to measure glucose, insulin, and other markers. They will also wear continuous g…
Sponsor: Clinical Nutrition Research Center, Illinois Institute of Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Period power: study seeks to tame blood sugar swings in type 1 diabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how menstrual cycles and birth control pills impact blood sugar levels and exercise in women with type 1 diabetes. Researchers will monitor 150 women for three months using continuous glucose monitors and offer personalized insulin and diet adjustments. The go…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a skin biopsy tell your doctor which treatment will work?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting skin and blood samples from 830 people with chronic inflammatory skin diseases like psoriasis, eczema, and lupus. Researchers want to find biological markers that can predict how well a person will respond to treatment after one year. The goal is to move …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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10,000 joint replacements under the microscope: what makes an implant last?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects information from 10,000 adults who have had hip or knee replacement surgery at Heidelberg University Hospital. Researchers will follow participants during routine check-ups to see how long the artificial joints last, how well they function, and what problems m…
Sponsor: University Hospital Heidelberg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New MRI technique may reveal hidden brain activity in MS
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of MRI that looks at energy use in the brain to see if it can predict how well multiple sclerosis (MS) patients will respond to a common therapy. Researchers will scan 40 adults with relapsing-remitting MS before and after they start treatment. The goa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ari Green • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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MS stem cell transplant study: tracking immune reboot after treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 20 adults with multiple sclerosis who are already scheduled for a stem cell transplant. Researchers will measure levels of an immune-suppressing drug called ATLG and track how the immune system rebuilds itself afterward. The goal is to learn more about immune r…
Sponsor: Ciceri Fabio • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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5,000 patients to help unlock secrets of inflammatory heart disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn how well heart scans (MRI, ultrasound, PET) can detect and predict outcomes in people with suspected or known inflammatory heart diseases. Researchers will follow 5,000 adults for one year to see how often heart involvement is confirmed and how it affects…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Sleep more, protect your heart: new study tests circadian fix for teens with type 1 diabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether improving sleep and circadian timing can reduce heart disease risk in adolescents with type 1 diabetes who typically sleep less than 7 hours per night. Fifty teens will follow a one-month program that includes a longer sleep schedule, a low dose of mel…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Could your genes raise your risk for blood clots and miscarriages?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks for inherited genes that may increase the risk of developing antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS), a condition that causes abnormal blood clotting, leading to problems like strokes, heart attacks, and miscarriages. Researchers will recruit 2,800 people with A…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can we predict chronic pain in teens? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 600 teens and young adults (ages 14-26) with conditions like juvenile arthritis, fibromyalgia, or past surgeries to understand why some develop long-lasting pain while others don't. Researchers will examine pain sensitivity, immune markers, and social factors …
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden antibodies in severe seizure disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, spinal fluid, and brain tissue from 400 people with severe seizures (status epilepticus) or epilepsy linked to brain inflammation (dysimmune encephalitis), plus control patients. Researchers aim to find antibodies and markers of nerve cell death that co…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into immune cells to unlock type 1 diabetes secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood samples from 1,160 people with and without type 1 diabetes to analyze the immune cells that mistakenly attack the pancreas. The goal is to better understand how these cells work, which could lead to improved treatments or prevention strategies in th…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New study aims to predict MS risk using genes and environment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is trying to figure out what makes someone more likely to develop multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers are looking at a mix of genetic, environmental, and immune factors in 5,000 people in the US, including relatives of MS patients and others at higher risk. The goal i…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare skin disease morphea
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a registry of 500 children and adults with morphea (localized scleroderma) to track how the disease behaves over time, what complications arise (like arthritis), and whether it has an autoimmune cause. Participants provide medical history and skin assessmen…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Could sleep apnea worsen MS? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will explore whether sleep apnea makes multiple sclerosis worse. Researchers will collect sleep studies, MRIs, and lab results from 800 adults with MS to see if there is a link. The goal is to better understand how sleep problems might affect the brain and overall heal…
Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can a simple breath test diagnose diseases in children?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if analyzing the chemicals in a child's breath can help diagnose and monitor diseases like asthma, neurological disorders, and type 1 diabetes. Researchers will collect breath samples from up to 3,600 children and teens to find patterns linked to these cond…
Sponsor: University Children's Hospital Basel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New study aims to unravel mysteries of rare susac syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting detailed information from 180 people with Susac syndrome, a rare condition that affects the brain, hearing, and vision. Researchers want to learn more about the symptoms, possible causes, and how the disease progresses over time. The goal is to improve di…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New global registry tracks safety of common blood thinners in APS patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a global registry of 500 adults with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) who are taking direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) like rivaroxaban or apixaban. Researchers will track rates of recurrent blood clots and bleeding over at least 6 months. The goal is to ga…
Sponsor: Stéphane Zuily • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can we predict RA flares? new study watches remission patients for clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 200 adults with rheumatoid arthritis who are already in stable remission from standard medications. Researchers will track their health over up to 5 years using exams, ultrasound, and X-rays to see who stays well and who has a flare. The goal is to learn how to…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can exercise boost fitness in type 1 diabetes? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how being overweight affects insulin sensitivity and heart-lung fitness in people with type 1 diabetes. Researchers will compare participants with and without diabetes, before and after a 15-week high-intensity interval training program. The goal is to underst…
Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New blood marker may predict Sjögren's Flare-Ups
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for a better way to track disease activity in people with primary Sjögren's syndrome, a chronic autoimmune disease that causes dryness and can affect organs. Researchers will test a new blood marker called anti-Ro/SSA IgE in 185 participants to see if it is …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Exercise mode satisfaction survey launches for type 1 diabetes patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study surveys up to 900 adults with type 1 diabetes who use a closed-loop insulin system for at least 4 months. The goal is to understand how satisfied they are with the special 'physical activity mode' designed to prevent low blood sugar during exercise. Participants fill o…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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100,000 volunteers needed to unlock secrets of chronic diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting health information, lifestyle data, and biological samples from up to 100,000 adults to help researchers better understand diseases like lupus, celiac disease, and kidney disease. Participants provide data and samples through a direct-to-patient platform.…
Sponsor: Joined Bio • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Massive biobank launches to unlock secrets of chronic inflammation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large database and biobank from 2200 people with chronic inflammatory diseases like lupus, multiple sclerosis, severe asthma, and psoriasis. Researchers will collect blood samples and track disease activity over time using standard medical scores. The goa…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can tight blood sugar control fix 'Good' cholesterol in type 1 diabetes?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether improving blood sugar control in people with type 1 diabetes can restore the normal function of HDL, or 'good' cholesterol. Researchers will compare 80 patients with poorly controlled diabetes who receive standard intensive therapy to 63 healthy people…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Mind-Reading device aims to give voice to the paralyzed
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early study tests whether a brain implant can help people with severe paralysis from conditions like ALS, spinal cord injury, or stroke control devices using their thoughts. The implant records brain signals to decode text or synthesized speech. Only 3 adults will participat…
Sponsor: Karunesh Ganguly • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a 14-Day trial boost app use for back pain patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how to make it easier for people with axial spondyloarthritis to start using the Axia app. Two groups of 200 participants will get different onboarding brochures: one with standard instructions and one with a 14-day free trial. Researchers will track how many …
Sponsor: Wuerzburg University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Fatigue in MS might be caused by low antibodies – new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether low levels of immunoglobulin G (IgG), a type of antibody, are linked to fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers will compare fatigue scores and infection rates between MS patients with low IgG and those with normal IgG. The goal is …
Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can we predict lung trouble in arthritis patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 750 people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who are 45 or older to find early signs of interstitial lung disease (ILD), a serious lung complication. Researchers will use CT scans and track changes over 3-5 years to identify risk factors. The goal is to better un…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can a simple blood test predict arthritis drug success?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a mathematical model using blood markers can predict how well rheumatoid arthritis patients will respond to a lower dose of the drug rituximab. Thirty adults with RA who already do well on standard-dose rituximab will switch to a lower dose. Research…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Lupus researchers probe immune cell signals for clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at specific immune cells (iNKT cells and monocytes) in people with lupus to see how certain receptors on these cells change when the disease is active versus stable. Researchers will collect extra blood samples from 50 lupus patients during routine visits. The go…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New study aims to sharpen diagnosis of celiac disease using AI and genetics
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting small intestine tissue samples from 300 adults to better understand and diagnose celiac disease and other small-bowel conditions. Researchers will use advanced techniques like AI image analysis and genetic profiling to create more reliable diagnostic tool…
Sponsor: Tampere University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New study tracks psoriatic arthritis patients to predict joint damage
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 425 adults with recent psoriatic arthritis (PsA) for up to 10 years to see how many develop joint damage and what factors predict it. Researchers will use X-rays and other data to identify early signs of aggressive disease. The goal is to help doctors decide wh…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Scientists hunt for eye disease clues in your tears
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tear samples from 300 people with dry eye, infectious keratoconjunctivitis, mucous membrane pemphigoid, or allergic conjunctivitis. Researchers will analyze the proteins and metabolites in tears to create a unique fingerprint for each condition. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Researchers hunt for blood clues to predict arthritis Flare-Ups
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 200 adults with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis to see if certain blood markers (related to oxidative stress) can help doctors monitor how the disease changes over a year. Participants give blood samples at the start, 6 mon…
Sponsor: University of Thessaly • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New study seeks early warning signs for pregnancy complications in lupus patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study is following 700 pregnant women with lupus or antiphospholipid syndrome across nine medical centers. Researchers are looking at specific proteins in the blood to see if they can predict serious pregnancy complications like fetal death, preterm delivery, o…
Sponsor: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Blood and AI join forces to catch lung scarring early in rheumatic disease patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find better ways to detect lung scarring (interstitial lung disease) early in people with connective tissue diseases like scleroderma or rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will analyze tiny particles in the blood called extracellular vesicles and use AI to exami…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can gut bacteria predict celiac disease? new study follows At-Risk infants
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 infants who have a close family member with celiac disease. Researchers track their genes, diet, gut bacteria, and other factors from birth to see what leads to the disease. The goal is to find ways to predict or prevent celiac disease in children who are a…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Lying down vs. sitting up: does position matter for bladder tests in MS and Parkinson's?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the position a person is in during a urodynamic exam (a test that measures bladder function) affects the diagnosis of an overactive bladder in people with multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease. Researchers will compare results from tests done while…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Shake or cookie? study tests which gluten form triggers stronger immune response in celiac patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how people with celiac disease react to gluten in liquid form (a shake) versus solid form (a cookie). Thirty adults on a gluten-free diet will try both, in random order, with blood samples taken to measure immune markers and symptoms. The goal is to see if liq…
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into kidney tissue to unlock secrets of disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease by analyzing kidney tissue from 1000 volunteers. Researchers will use advanced technology to identify different disease types and find new targets for therapies. The goal is to pave the way for pe…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Large study tracks spine disease progression in thousands of chinese patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 2250 Chinese adults with axial spondyloarthritis (a type of inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine) to see how their condition changes over time. Researchers will measure physical function, spinal damage on X-rays, and episodes of eye inflammation. The goal…
Sponsor: China-Japan Friendship Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden pain pathways in arthritis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand why people with inflammatory arthritis experience chronic pain. Researchers will look at how the brain processes pain and how it affects daily life. 350 adults starting or switching arthritis medications will be followed over time. The goal is…
Sponsor: Diakonhjemmet Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Gut check: could your Child's microbiome predict diabetes?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores how certain immune cells (MAIT cells) and gut bacteria work together in children who either have type 1 diabetes, are at high genetic risk, or are healthy. Researchers will collect blood and gut samples from 180 children to understand these interactions. The g…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New study aims to decode back pain in ankylosing spondylitis patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at different types of low back pain in people with ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that mainly affects the spine. Researchers want to see how these pain types relate to daily function and quality of life. The study will involve 200 adults with ankylos…
Sponsor: Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Massive new registry aims to unlock secrets of swallowing disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database of information from 10,000 people with esophagus problems like GERD, achalasia, and other motility disorders. Researchers will collect data from standard tests to better understand these conditions. The goal is to improve diagnosis and trea…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Could palliative care ease the burden of arthritis? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether palliative and supportive care, usually given to people near the end of life, could also help those with long-term inflammatory arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will interview patients and survey healthcare professionals to understand u…
Sponsor: Dorothy House Hospice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Scientists launch biobank to unlock secrets of arthritis and bone disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a biobank of blood and tissue samples from 2,000 people with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, spondyloarthritis, or osteoporosis. Researchers will analyze these samples to find biomarkers that predict how well a patient responds to treatment. The …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New study uses wearable tech to decode walking problems in MS
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand walking difficulties in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers will use a small wearable device to measure each person's unique walking pattern and compare it to MRI scans of their brain and spine. About 100 adults with MS will parti…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC