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Rare Disease

acute radiation syndrome

MONDO:0033938

Also known as:Acute radiation sickness

Overview

TreatmentsNo approved treatments · 19 in pipeline

Diagnosis

Biomarker and diagnostic research for acute radiation syndrome has been reported in the published literature.

Treatment

Compiled from FDA-approved drug records, orphan drug designations, and FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) safety data. GeneReviews management guidance is included where available.

No approved treatments are currently available for acute radiation syndrome. An additional 19 compounds hold orphan drug designation.

Orphan Drug Designations

While no drugs are FDA-approved specifically for acute radiation syndrome, some of the following designated compounds may be used off-label in clinical practice. Treatment decisions should be made in consultation with a specialist familiar with this condition.

The following drugs have received orphan drug designation from the FDA for acute radiation syndrome. Orphan designation reflects regulatory interest and does not indicate approval for treatment.

Brand Name	Generic Name	Sponsor

Prognosis

Estimated prevalence: 1-9 in 1,000,000 (Rare).

Research Landscape

Sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and PubMed. Publication types are classified using NLM-curated article metadata; research type breakdowns reflect the nature of published work for this disease.

No clinical trials have been registered for acute radiation syndrome.

158 publications have been identified in PubMed for acute radiation syndrome. Research spans Basic Science / Preclinical (45%), Gene Therapy / Novel Therapeutics (18%), and Review / Meta-Analysis (17%).

Research Type	Count	% of Total
Laboratory research	71	45%

Data assembled from 4 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 18, 2026, 1:25 AM UTC

MONDOHPOClinicalTrials.govFDAPubMedHGNCClinVarClinGenGeneReviewsOrphanetOMIMRUSP

Medical References

External Resources

Orphanet

European rare disease database

Orphanet:454831

GARD

Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center

GARD:21896

Questions for Your Care Team

→With 19 compounds in the orphan drug pipeline, which are furthest along in development and which clinical trials should I be aware of?
→Are there specialists or centers of excellence for this condition in my area?
→Is there a patient registry I should consider joining?

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