Scleroderma
MONDO:0019340Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune connective tissue disorder characterized by abnormal hardening of the skin and, sometimes, other organs. It is classified into two main forms: localized scleroderma and systemic sclerosis (SSc), the latter comprising three subsets; diffuse cutaneous SSc (dcSSc), limited cutaneous SSc (lcSSc) and limited SSc (lSSc).
Also known as: scleroderma, scleroderma (disease)
339 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 47 tagged with Scleroderma itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Scleroderma
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Systemic sclerosis 261 trials · 295 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Diffuse scleroderma 82 trials
- Diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis 30 trials
- Pulmonary systemic sclerosis 27 trials
- Limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis 2 trials Sub-types →
- Limited systemic sclerosis 0 trials
- Scleroderma, familial progressive 0 trials
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Localized scleroderma 14 trials · 15 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Linear scleroderma 1 trial
- Lipodermatosclerosis 1 trial
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Neonatal scleroderma 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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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 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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New hope for scleroderma lung disease: major trial underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether new investigational drugs can improve lung function in people with scleroderma-related lung scarring. About 400 adults with this condition will receive either the study drug or a placebo for 52 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug helps preserve or …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Scleroderma Research Foundation, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could CAR t cells tame scleroderma? new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called CABA-201 for people with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), a disease that causes hardening of the skin and can damage organs. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and destroy faulty B cells that dr…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Cabaletta Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cell therapy HN2301 enters human trials for autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new therapy, HN2301, in 30 adults with lupus, scleroderma, or rheumatoid arthritis. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for early signs that the treatment helps control the disease by measuring immune…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shenzhen MagicRNA Biotechnology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immune cell combo tackles tough autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a therapy called AlloNK, made from donor cord blood immune cells, combined with the drug rituximab. It aims to see if this combination is safe and can help people with severe forms of rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's disease, myositis, or scleroderma that …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Artiva Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T shot targets three tough autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study is testing an experimental therapy called EVM18001 in 12 people with active, hard-to-treat lupus, myasthenia gravis, or scleroderma. The main goal is to see if it is safe and to find the right dose. Researchers will also look at how the body processes the therapy…
Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Viagra drug tested for scleroderma lung complications
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether sildenafil, a drug used for pulmonary hypertension, can help people with scleroderma who have mildly elevated lung pressures. Thirty participants will receive either sildenafil or a placebo for 4 months. The main goal is to see if the drug improve…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 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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Could a Mind-Body exercise program ease scleroderma symptoms?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a structured exercise program called BETY, which focuses on the whole person (body, mind, and social factors), in 48 children and adults with scleroderma. Participants will either do the BETY program for 3 months or follow a home exercise routine. The goal i…
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 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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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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Could weak legs be making it hard to breathe? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why people with interstitial lung disease (ILD) often feel breathless and have trouble exercising. Researchers think leg muscle problems might be a cause. They will measure leg muscle strength and structure in 40 ILD patients and test how extra oxygen affects …
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 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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Blood samples could unlock secrets of autoimmune diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect blood samples and medical data from 3000 people with autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and myositis. Researchers will use these samples to find new biomarkers and better understand these conditions. The goal is to help develop new treatments …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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5,000 patients join Yale's quest to crack rheumatic disease mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large registry and biorepository of 5,000 adults with various rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma. Researchers at Yale University will collect medical data and biological samples over time to better understand these condit…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Scientists probe skin cells to unlock scleroderma secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at skin cells called fibroblasts from people with scleroderma and healthy volunteers. Researchers want to find which genes are turned on or off in these cells, especially those linked to aging and inflammation. The goal is to better understand what causes the dis…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of autoimmune disease in pregnancy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry enrolls pregnant women or those planning pregnancy who have autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers at Duke University will track health data to find ways to improve outcomes for mothers and babies. The goal is to better understand risk f…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New scleroderma registry aims to unlock secrets of rare disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry is collecting medical information and biological samples from 300 adults with scleroderma at a single hospital. The goal is to better understand the disease's features, genetics, and progression. While this study does not test any treatment, the data gathered could …
Sponsor: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New turkish questionnaire could help scleroderma patients track skin changes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to translate and test a questionnaire called PASTUL, which helps people with scleroderma assess their own skin thickness. Researchers will enroll 50 Turkish-speaking adults with scleroderma to see if the Turkish version is accurate and reliable. The goal is to giv…
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:02 UTC
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Scleroderma study aims to uncover links between mind, body, and mobility
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how biological, psychological, and social factors affect physical performance in people with scleroderma. Researchers will test 50 children and adults using simple tasks like walking, stair climbing, and standing up from a chair. The goal is to find better way…
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:57 UTC
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New study investigates chewing and swallowing problems in scleroderma patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how scleroderma affects chewing and swallowing in both children and adults. Researchers will use questionnaires and physical tests to measure these functions and understand the overall well-being of participants. The goal is to find better tools for assessing …
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:52 UTC
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500 patients join quest to unravel mysteries of rare scleroderma
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 adults with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) for up to 5 years. Researchers will collect blood samples, and in some volunteers, skin or lung samples, to track how the disease changes over time. The goal is to better understand the natural course of this rar…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:08 UTC