Registry for Patients with Castleman Disease

ACCELERATE (Advancing Castleman Care With an Electronic Longitudinal Registry, E-Repository, And Treatment/Effectiveness Research): An International Registry for Patients With Castleman Disease

University of Pennsylvania · NCT02817997

This study is collecting information from people with Castleman disease to help improve understanding and treatment of the condition.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Pennsylvania (other)
Locations1 site (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Trial IDNCT02817997 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This registry collects clinical, laboratory, and patient survey data from individuals diagnosed with Castleman disease to enhance understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of the condition. Supported by the Castleman Disease Collaborative Network, the registry aims to gather real-world data from 1000 patients globally, focusing on demographic, clinical, and treatment information. The data collected will facilitate future research studies and improve collaboration among patients, healthcare providers, and researchers.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals of any age with a pathology report suggesting Castleman disease.

Not a fit: Patients without a confirmed diagnosis of Castleman disease or those unable to provide informed consent may not benefit from this registry.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment options for patients with Castleman disease.

How similar studies have performed: Other patient registries have successfully contributed to advancements in understanding rare diseases, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Person of any age
* Have a reference pathology report suggesting "Castleman disease" not limited to cutaneous involvement only that can be uploaded
* Be able to provide electronic informed consent, as per local regulations
* Deceased patients may also be enrolled when a reference pathology report suggesting "Castleman disease" can be supplied or when the ART is able to locate and upload such a pathology report.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Because this registry is designed to provide as wide a picture of routine clinical practice as possible, inclusion criteria are set deliberately wide and there are no exclusion criteria.

Where this trial is running

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Castleman Disease, Castleman's Disease, Giant Lymph Node Hyperplasia, Angiofollicular Lymph Hyperplasia, Angiofollicular Lymph Node Hyperplasia, Angiofollicular Lymphoid Hyperplasia, GLNH, Hyperplasia, Giant Lymph Node

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.