Investigating immune cells in sarcoidosis patients
Official title: Studie Av Cellulära Uttryck I Lymfkörtlar, Lungsköljvätska Och Blod Vid Sarkoidos.
Run by Region Stockholm · NCT05751447 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to learn more about immune cells in people with sarcoidosis to understand why some patients have ongoing symptoms while others get better on their own.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 560 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Region Stockholm Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Stockholm) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 1, 2019 |
| Main results expected | May 1, 2034 |
| Study ends | May 1, 2034 |
| Registry record updated | October 4, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT05751447 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals suspected of having sarcoidosis who are Swedish-speaking and can comprehend the study protocol.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have a suspicion of sarcoidosis or are unable to participate due to language or comprehension barriers may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study focuses on understanding the role of immune cells in patients with sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disease that primarily affects the lungs and lymph nodes. It aims to explore the mechanisms behind why some patients experience chronic disease while others resolve spontaneously. The study involves interventions such as lymph node puncture and bronchoscopy to collect samples for analysis. By examining the immune response and genetic factors, researchers hope to gain insights into disease progression and potential treatment strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and management of sarcoidosis, potentially enhancing patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research into sarcoidosis, this specific approach focusing on immune cell mechanisms is relatively novel and may provide new insights.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Suspicion of sarcoidosis * Swedish speaking * Able to understand and approve of study protocol * No contraindications for planned interventions Exclusion Criteria: * No suspicion of sarcoidosis * Not Swedish-speking * Not able to understand study protocol * Not approving of stydy protocol * Contraindications for planned interventions
Where it's running
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Karolinska University Hospital
Stockholm, Sweden Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Susanna Kullberg, MD
- Email: susanna.kullberg@ki.se
- Phone: 070-2715639
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.