Familial Mediterranean Fever — Research Summary
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5 Most Recent Research Articles
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Evaluation of clinicopathological features of renal biopsies in non-lupus rheumatic diseases: a university hospital experience.
Sezen Mehmet et al. — Renal failure (1 December 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42124467/
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First-trimester multi-modal cell-free DNA analysis for prediction of preterm and term preeclampsia.
Ertl Rebecca et al. — AJOG global reports (1 August 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42389207/
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Identification of a novel MEFV L560F variant in a patient with Mollaret meningitis.
Handa Hideo et al. — Gene (20 July 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42061770/
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Beyond genotype: clustering analysis highlights clinical heterogeneity in paediatric familial Mediterranean fever.
Mahé Isild et al. — RMD open (3 July 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42399078/
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First Trimester Screening for Preterm Preeclampsia in the United Kingdom: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis.
Ani Mohammad A et al. — BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology (1 July 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42383395/
Clinical Trials — Australian Sites
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Safety and Tolerability, Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Study With IZD334
Completed — Phase 1 — Inflazome UK Ltd
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04086602
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A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of ZYIL1 in Subjects With Cryopyrin Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS)
Completed — Phase 2 — Zydus Lifesciences Limited
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05186051
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Familial Mediterranean Fever
Familial Mediterranean Fever is the most common hereditary autoinflammatory disease, caused by mutations in the MEFV gene. It causes recurrent episodes of fever and serositis (painful inflammation of the lining of the abdomen, chest, or joints). It predominantly affects people of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern descent. Colchicine is highly effective in preventing attacks and reducing amyloid risk.
Most Recent Research
Renal involvement is a common condition in rheumatologic diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical presentations and histopathological results in patients diagnosed with non-lupus rheumatic diseases who underwent renal biopsy. The records of 900 renal biopsies performed at our hospital between 2004 and 2023 were retrospectively reviewed, and 139 patients diagnosed with non-lupus rheumatic diseases were included. Data on demographic and clinical characteristics, laboratory results, renal biopsy indications, and histopathological findings were obtained from hospital records. Among the patients, 46 had rheumatoid arthritis (RA), 31 had ankylosing spondylitis (AS), 31 had familial Mediterranean fever (FMF), 17 had Behçet's disease (BD), and 14 had psoriasis (PsO). The most common indication for biopsy was hematuria + subnephrotic proteinuria, accounting for 17.3%. The most frequent pathological diagnosis was amyloidosis (36.7%), followed by focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) (19.4%), chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis (TIN) (8.6%), immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy (7.9%), and membranous glomerulonephritis (7.2%). A significant difference was noted among rheumatologic diseases groups according to the reasons for biopsy (p = 0.031) and pathological diagnoses (p = 0.003). The frequency of amyloidosis was higher in the FMF group with 61.3%, FSGS was higher in the BD group with 47.1%, and IGA nephropathy was higher in the PsO group with 35.7%. The characteristics of renal involvement in rheumatic diseases differ depending on the underlying disease. Close monitoring of renal functions and performing biopsy when necessary are critically important in these patients.
Common Questions
What is Familial Mediterranean Fever?
Familial Mediterranean Fever is the most common hereditary autoinflammatory disease, caused by mutations in the MEFV gene. It causes recurrent episodes of fever and serositis (painful inflammation of the lining of the abdomen, chest, or joints). It predominantly affects people of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern descent. Colchicine is highly effective in preventing attacks and reducing amyloid risk.
How many clinical trials are available for Familial Mediterranean Fever?
RareWays currently indexes 65 clinical trials for Familial Mediterranean Fever, of which 14 are actively recruiting. Trial availability changes as new studies are registered — check the trials tab for current status.
Where does the research data for Familial Mediterranean Fever 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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