Netherton syndrome
MONDO:0009735Netherton syndrome (NS) is a skin disorder characterized by congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma (CIE), a distinctive hair shaft defect (trichorrhexis invaginata; TI) and atopic manifestations.
Also known as: Comèl-Netherton syndrome, Ichthyosis, Netherton Syndrome, NS, Netherton syndrome, bamboo hair syndrome, Comel-Netherton syndrome, Netherton disease, erythroderma, ichthyosiform, with hypotrichosis and hyper-IgE
60 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 16 tagged with Netherton syndrome itself.
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Experimental drug for rare skin disease fails to reach goal
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested a drug called DS-2325a in 9 adults with Netherton syndrome, a rare genetic condition causing severe skin redness, scaling, and allergies. The study aimed to check safety and whether the drug could help control the disease. However, the trial was term…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Hope for rare skin disease: new drug shows promise in trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a medicine called spesolimab for people with Netherton syndrome, a rare genetic skin condition causing severe redness and scaling. About 43 people aged 12 and older took part, receiving either the drug or a placebo. The goal was to see if spesolimab could reduce…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can an eczema drug calm a rare genetic skin disease?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyNetherton syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes red, scaly, inflamed skin and intense itching. No targeted treatments exist, so researchers are testing dupilumab, an injectable drug already used for eczema, against a placebo in 10 adults with moderate to severe Netherto…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 21:00 UTC
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Rare skin disease study seeks to understand netherton syndrome
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to collect real-world data on Netherton Syndrome, a rare genetic skin disorder. Researchers planned to follow 4 participants over 52 weeks, measuring skin severity and other symptoms. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC