Diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis
MONDO:0016356Diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis (dcSSc) is a subtype of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) characterized by truncal and acral skin fibrosis with an early and significant incidence of diffuse involvement (interstitial lung disease, oliguric renal failure, diffuse gastrointestinal disease, and myocardial involvement).
Also known as: dSSc, diffuse cutaneous systemic scleroderma, progressive cutaneous systemic scleroderma, progressive cutaneous systemic sclerosis, DcSSc
66 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 30 tagged with Diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis itself.
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Could stem cells plus supercharged immune cells tame autoimmune disease?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests whether combining mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) with specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) is safe and can help control autoimmune diseases. About 30 adults with established autoimmune conditions will receive the treatment and be monitored f…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at autoimmune diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether specially engineered immune cells, called CAR-T cells, can safely treat autoimmune diseases. The cells are designed to target and suppress B cells, which play a key role in many autoimmune conditions. The trial involves 30 adults and focuses on safety and…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fetal stem cells aim to tame immune chaos
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests clonal fetal mesenchymal stem cells (cfMSCs) in 100 people with severe immune-related disorders or tissue damage. The goal is to see if the cells are safe and can reduce symptoms. Participants have no other treatment options left.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill ease the hardening skin of systemic sclerosis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial is testing an experimental tablet called TollB-001 in adults with systemic sclerosis, a rare autoimmune disease that causes skin thickening and can affect internal organs. The study aims to see whether the drug can improve skin symptoms and overall well-being …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Toll Biotech Co. Ltd. (Beijing) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug aims to tame stubborn autoimmune diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests an experimental drug called STR-P005 in people with autoimmune diseases that have come back or not improved with standard treatments. The drug is given through an IV in multiple doses. The main goal is to check safety and see how the body handles the drug. …
Sponsor: Starna Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug STR-P005 aims to tame stubborn autoimmune diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests a new drug called STR-P005 in 18 people with autoimmune diseases that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the best dose. Participants receive the drug by infusion in different schedules, and researchers will …
Sponsor: Beijing GoBroad Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New antibody drug firsekibart tested for scleroderma skin thickening
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial will test a new drug called firsekibart in 30 people with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), a disease that causes skin thickening and organ damage. Firsekibart is an antibody that blocks a protein involved in inflammation. The study will measure changes in …
Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Experimental cell infusion aims to tame childhood autoimmune diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial will test a new cell therapy called YTS109 in 12 children aged 5 to 17 with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus or scleroderma that have not responded to standard treatments. The children will receive a single infusion of these cells, and researchers will…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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A finger prick instead of a needle: could At-Home blood tests match hospital accuracy?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether blood samples collected at home using small capillary devices, like finger pricks, give the same results as traditional blood draws from a vein. Researchers will compare both methods in about 1,000 people with chronic conditions such as kidney disease, au…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Yearly TB check may shield vulnerable patients from a hidden threat
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether annual re-screening for tuberculosis infection using a blood test (IGRA) can prevent active TB in people with autoimmune rheumatic diseases who are taking biologic or immunosuppressive medications. Participants who initially test negative for TB ar…
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could one antibiotic dose before tooth pulling prevent infections in Immune-Weakened patients?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a single dose of amoxicillin before a simple tooth extraction can prevent infections in people with autoimmune rheumatic diseases who are on immune-suppressing medications. Researchers will compare infection rates between those who get the antibiotic and …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could blocking TL1A stop skin scarring in scleroderma? early lab study hints at possibility
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test if blocking a protein called TL1A can reverse skin scarring in systemic sclerosis, a rare autoimmune disease. Researchers will take blood and skin samples from 10 patients with early diffuse scleroderma and 10 healthy people. They will treat the samples in th…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can hospitals boost vaccine access for the most vulnerable?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new way to offer vaccines to vulnerable patients—those with chronic diseases or weakened immune systems—during hospital visits. Researchers will see if offering, prescribing, and giving vaccines in the hospital increases how many people get vaccinated. The …
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC