Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis

Browse recruiting and upcoming clinical trials for hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis.

Patient-friendly, AI-assisted summaries based on official ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ records. Last updated: Oct 10, 2026

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31 trials + 3 related

Showing 31 trials, plus 3 related

Who can join AIAdults (≥18) with histologically confirmed extranodal NK/T‑cell lymphoma who meet HLH‑2004 diagnostic criteria (≥5 criteria).
What is being studied AITests the MEPL-G drug combination (mitoxantrone liposome + etoposide + methylprednisolone + pegaspargase + golidocitinib).
Study typeTreatment (drug) · Phase 1/2
CountriesChina
Who can join AIPeople aged 14–70 with newly diagnosed or relapsed/refractory hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) who meet the study's medical criteria.
What is being studied AITests Golidocitinib monotherapy in people with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
Study typeTreatment (drug) · Phase 2/3
CountriesChina
Who can join AIPeople aged 2 months–55 years with non‑malignant disorders treatable by hematopoietic stem‑cell transplant (examples: immune, metabolic, hereditary anemias, inflammatory conditions).
What is being studied AITests reduced-intensity conditioning before stem cell transplant vs standard myeloablative conditioning.
Study typeTreatment (drug) · Phase 2
CountriesUnited States
Who can join AIPeople with Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), including infection-related secondary HLH (sHLH).
What is being studied AICompares short-course IV dexamethasone versus IV immunoglobulin (IVIg) for infection-related secondary HLH.
Study typeTreatment (drug) · Phase 3
CountriesNot posted yet
Who can join AIPeople with non-malignant blood or immune disorders (e.g., bone marrow failure, hemoglobinopathies, PID, immune dysregulation, HLH).
What is being studied AITests CD45RA+ (naïve) T cell–depleted donor grafts for graft-versus-host disease prevention.
Study typeTreatment (drug) · Phase 2
CountriesUnited States
Who can join AIPeople aged 3 months to 45 years with familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis type 3 caused by UNC13D (Munc13.4) gene mutations.
What is being studied AITests safety and efficacy of one-dose autologous UNC13D gene therapy using transduced CD34+ cells.
Study typeTreatment (drug) · Phase 1/2
CountriesFrance
Who can join AIChildren (<18) undergoing first allogeneic HSCT for EBV-positive T/NK‑cell lymphoproliferative disease or refractory/relapsed EBV‑related HLH.
What is being studied AITests whether letermovir given after transplant affects post-transplant viral infections and complications.
Study typeOther
CountriesChina
Who can join AIAdults (18+) with a new, transformed, or reactivated hematologic malignancy, including HLH/hemophagocytic syndromes.
What is being studied AITests prognostic value of the Optimized HLH Inflammatory (OHI) index in hematologic malignancies.
Study typeObservational
CountriesIsrael
Who can join AIAdults (18+) with clinically confirmed haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), including those with known or suspected lymphoma.
What is being studied AIWhether circulating tumour DNA in blood can reveal hidden lymphoma in patients with HLH.
Study typeObservational
CountriesUnited Kingdom
Who can join AIPeople aged 2 months–60 years with non-malignant disorders (e.g., primary immunodeficiency, bone marrow failure, inherited metabolic disorders, hereditary anemias, inflammatory conditions) undergoing UCB, bone marrow, or peripheral blood stem cell transplant with a reduced-intensity conditioning regimen.
What is being studied AICollects clinical outcomes after alemtuzumab-based reduced-intensity conditioning stem cell transplants.
Study typeObservational
CountriesUnited States
Not yet recruiting
Who can join AIPeople aged 16–100 with diffuse large B‑cell lymphoma (DLBCL), follicular lymphoma (FL), or haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH).
What is being studied AICollects blood and stool to study gut microbiome, metabolites, and immune factors.
Study typeObservational
CountriesUnited Kingdom
Who can join AICritically ill patients (e.g., sepsis, ARDS, trauma, liver failure, burns, CAR‑T CRS) who are planned to receive or are receiving CytoSorb® therapy.
What is being studied AICollects clinical data on real-world use of the CytoSorb hemoperfusion device.
Study typeRegistry
CountriesAustria, Germany, Italy +3
Who can join AIAdults older than 18 up to 80 years with clinical or laboratory features of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH).
What is being studied AICollects clinical and biological data on adults with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis.
Study typeRegistry
CountriesSouth Korea

Trials that may include hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (3)

ClinicalTrials.gov returned these when we searched for this condition, but we could not confirm from the registry records that they are intended for people with it. Check each trial’s eligibility criteria, and ask the study team if you are unsure.

Who can join AIPeople with relapsed or refractory rheumatic and immunologic disease–associated haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (also called macrophage activation syndrome).
What is being studied AITests plonmarlimab's efficacy, safety, immunogenicity, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
Study typeTreatment (drug) · Phase 3
CountriesChina