Behcet's Disease — Research Summary
Printed from RareWays (rareways.com.au) on 26 July 2026
For general awareness only. Not medical advice. Discuss all care options with your healthcare team.
5 Most Recent Research Articles
- 1.
How I Treat: Haploinsufficiency of A20.
Li Jonathan et al. — Journal of human immunity (6 July 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42169681/
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Extension of cytokines' role in Behcet's disease associated peripheral neuropathy.
Elsonbaty Amira et al. — Clinical rheumatology (3 July 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42397645/
- 3.
Identification of DNA sequence variants in the Vasculo-Behcet disease patient using whole exome sequencing: a pilot study from Pakistan.
Waqas Ayesha et al. — Scientific reports (1 July 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42386946/
- 4.
Mapping Neuro Behcet's Disease Across North Africa: a Systematic Review and Meta Analysis.
Belfeki Nabil et al. — Clinical reviews in allergy & immunology (1 June 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42223561/
- 5.
Are there disparities in cerebral sinus venous thrombosis between the Arab and Jewish populations in Israel - a multicenter cohort study?
Molad Jeremy et al. — Journal of the neurological sciences (15 May 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41807916/
Clinical Trials — Currently Recruiting (Australia)
Ask your doctor whether you or your child may be eligible for any of these trials.
- 1.
Rare Disease Patient Registry & Natural History Study - Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford
Recruiting — Sanford Health
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT01793168
- 2.
AutoInflammatory Disease Alliance Registry (AIDA)
Recruiting — University of Siena
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05200715
Source: RareWays research directory. Data from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Behcet's Disease
Behcet's disease is a rare systemic vasculitis causing recurrent oral ulcers, genital ulcers, eye inflammation, and skin lesions. It is more prevalent in people from the Middle East, Turkey, and East Asia. Treatment depends on which organs are affected, with immunosuppressants and newer biologics increasingly used.
Most Recent Research
Haploinsufficiency of A20 (HA20) is a primary immune regulation disease caused by heterozygous loss-of-function variants in TNFAIP3, resulting in unchecked inflammatory signaling. HA20 is a highly heterogeneous disorder with overlapping features of autoinflammation, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, atopy, and lymphoproliferation. Most patients develop symptoms in early childhood mimicking Behcet's disease, inflammatory bowel disease, periodic fevers with aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and adenopathy (PFAPA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), autoimmune hepatitis, vasculitis, and other conditions. This phenotypic variability contributes to diagnostic delays. Diagnosis requires identification of a pathogenic TNFAIP3 variant or deletion encompassing TNFAIP3: most are null, but missense variant interpretation remains challenging. After diagnosis, we use comprehensive clinical laboratory studies, imaging, and multidisciplinary evaluations to screen for complications. Treatment is guided by clinical phenotype and biomarkers. Colchicine and PDE4 inhibitors may control mild disease, whereas IL-1, TNF, and JAK inhibitors are often necessary for moderate-severe cases. Acute withdrawal of immunosuppression can precipitate disease flares. Genetic counseling and evaluation of at-risk family members are essential.
Common Questions
What is Behcet's Disease?
Behcet's disease is a rare systemic vasculitis causing recurrent oral ulcers, genital ulcers, eye inflammation, and skin lesions. It is more prevalent in people from the Middle East, Turkey, and East Asia. Treatment depends on which organs are affected, with immunosuppressants and newer biologics increasingly used.
How many clinical trials are available for Behcet's Disease?
RareWays currently indexes 68 clinical trials for Behcet's Disease, of which 17 are actively recruiting. Trial availability changes as new studies are registered — check the trials tab for current status.
Where does the research data for Behcet's Disease come from?
RareWays aggregates research from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Data is updated regularly by Rocky, RareWays' automated research engine. All articles and trials link directly to their original sources.
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