Clinical Research Directory

Long Term Safety Study in Patients With HLH/MAS in Still's Disease Exposed to Gamifant.

This study aims to evaluate safety information in patients with HLH/MAS in Still's disease exposed to Gamifant.

Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis After Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a severe inflammatory complication that can occur after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Its signs can overlap with those of infection and other transplant complications, making early recognition difficult. This study will examine whether changes in routine blood tests and clinical information can help identify patients who may develop HLH during the following seven days. The study will combine a review of existing medical records with prospective follow-up at participating hospitals in China. Approximately 20,000 adults undergoing their first allogeneic transplantation will be included, with approximately 400 post-transplant HLH cases expected. Historical records will be used to develop the prediction model. Data from independent centers and prospectively enrolled patients will be used to validate the model. Participants will be followed for one year after transplantation. Those who develop HLH during that year will also be followed for 90 days after HLH onset. The study will describe HLH occurrence, associated factors, treatments, and survival. All tests and treatments will remain part of routine care. No additional research samples or laboratory tests will be required, and model predictions will not be used to guide treatment.

Efficacy of Short Course of Intravenous Dexamethasone and Intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy in Infection-Related Secondary Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (isHLH)

Rationale/Gaps in Existing Knowledge: Therapy of Infection-associated Secondary Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH) in adult lacks evidence from randomized trial guiding first-line immunomodulation and current therapeutic practice primarily extrapolated from decades old pediatric HLH protocols and retrospective studies. In presence of infection very expensive therapy with intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) is preferred over Dexamethasone, however the comparative efficacy of IVIG and Dexamethasone alone remains undefined, especially in resource-constraints settings. (ii) Novelty: This will be among the first randomized controlled trials in adults with infection-associated sHLH, directly comparing efficacy of IVIG with Dexamethasone. The study uniquely integrates clinical outcomes with economic feasibility in a low-middle income setting. (iii) Objectives: Primary objectives will be to compare the efficacy of intravenous (IV) Dexamethasone and IVIG in achieving clinical remission and recovery of HLH-associated cytokines (IL-1, IL-6, TNF-α, IFN-γ, GM-CSF) and Ferritin level. Secondary objectives include assessment of hematologic recovery, adverse events, and short-term mortality. (iv)Method: In this Randomized controlled open-label, non-inferiority clinical trial participants with sHLH, will be allocated (1:1) to receive either short-course of IV Dexamethasone or IVIG along with infection-directed standard care and will be followed-up for 4 weeks to evaluate predefined clinical outcome and laboratory parameters. (v) Expected Outcome: The study aims to establish whether IV Dexamethasone is non-inferior to IVIG for achieving clinical remission, recovery of HLH-associated cytokines level and reduction of short-term mortality. Results are expected to reform evidence-based, cost-effective therapeutic strategies for infection-associated sHLH and improve access to care in resource-constraint healthcare systems.

Naive T Cell Deplete Grafts for GVHD Prevention in Non-Malignant Diseases

This phase II trial investigates how well a naive T cell depleted graft work for the reduction of graft versus host disease in patients with non-malignant diseases requiring hematopoietic cell transplantation. Giving chemotherapy and total-body irradiation before a donor peripheral blood stem cell transplant helps stop the growth of cells in the bone marrow, including normal blood-forming cells (stem cells) and cancer cells. It may also stop the patient's immune system from rejecting the donor's stem cells. When the healthy stem cells from a donor are infused into the patient, they may help the patient's bone marrow make stem cells, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The donated stem cells may also replace the patient's immune cells and help destroy any remaining cancer cells.

All-Trans Retinoic Acid for the Treatment of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis

This study is designed to evaluate the safety and preliminary efficacy of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) as an initial treatment for patients with active hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). HLH is a severe hyperinflammatory syndrome caused by excessive activation of immune cells and uncontrolled cytokine release. Current treatment often requires intensive immunosuppressive or cytotoxic therapy, which may be associated with significant toxicity. ATRA is an orally available agent that has been widely used in other hematologic diseases and has immunomodulatory effects. Preclinical studies suggest that ATRA may help control HLH-related inflammation and improve immune dysregulation. In this study, patients with newly diagnosed or treatment-naïve active HLH will receive ATRA-based initial therapy. The study will assess clinical response, changes in HLH-related inflammatory markers, organ function, viral or disease-related parameters when applicable, and treatment-related adverse events. The goal of this study is to determine whether ATRA can provide a safe and feasible initial therapeutic approach for active HLH and support further clinical development of ATRA-based treatment strategies in this disease.

Combination of Mitoxantrone Liposome and Etoposide, Dexamethasone, Pegaspargase and Golidocitinib (MEPL-G) in the Treatment of NK/T-cell Lymphoma Associated Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (NKTCL-HLH)

Extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma (NKTCL) is an aggressive EBV-associated lymphoma with poor prognosis, highly prevalent in China. Early-stage NKTCL achieves favorable long-term survival, while advanced disease shows dismal outcomes with no standard therapy. Notably, 10%-20% of patients develop secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (NKTCL-HLH), a life-threatening complication with median survival \<2 months and mortality over 90%. Current treatments fail to simultaneously control lymphoma and hyperinflammation, with poor tolerance and high resistance. The JAK/STAT pathway drives EBV-induced inflammation and tumor progression. Golidocitinib, a selective JAK1 inhibitor, demonstrates potent anti-NKTCL activity and rapid inflammation control. Liposomal mitoxantrone offers targeted efficacy with lower toxicity, while etoposide, methylprednisolone, and pegaspargase provide synergistic anti-tumor and anti-HLH effects. This study proposes the novel MEPL-G regimen (liposomal mitoxantrone, etoposide, methylprednisolone, pegaspargase, golidocitinib) for NKTCL-HLH. By targeting both HLH and NKTCL, this combination aims to achieve rapid disease control, improve tolerance, and prolong survival, addressing the unmet critical clinical need for this high-risk population.

Dose-modified Emapalumab and Ruxolitinib (E-Ru) Regimens for Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis

This study is trying to evaluate the efficacy and safety of dose-modified Emapalumab and Ruxolitinib (E-Ru) regimens for the treatment of active hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis.