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Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) constitutes a rare and heterogeneous group of disorders, defined as persistent and marked blood eosinophilia and/or tissue eosinophilia associated with a wide range of clinical manifestations reflecting eosinophil-induced tissue/organ damage.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for hypereosinophilic syndrome has been reported in the published literature.
1 FDA-approved treatment is available for hypereosinophilic syndrome, including MEPOLIZUMAB (NUCALA, approved 2015). An additional 2 compounds hold orphan drug designation.
Brand Name | Generic Name | Mechanism | Approved | Market Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Estimated prevalence: Unknown (Unknown prevalence).
13 clinical trials registered, 7 recruiting. Interventions under study include other interventions, drug therapy, biologic therapy, and procedural interventions. Pipeline includes 1 PHASE4, 3 PHASE3, 3 PHASE2. Research is sponsored by a mix of industry and academic institutions.
NCT ID | Title | Phase | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
[NCT07275190](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07275190) |
Data assembled from 5 of 12 sources · Last updated Oct 4, 2026, 2:41 AM UTC
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
NUCALA |
MEPOLIZUMAB |
— |
2015 |
Available |
The following drugs have received orphan drug designation from the FDA for hypereosinophilic syndrome. Orphan designation reflects regulatory interest and does not indicate approval for treatment.
Brand Name | Generic Name | Sponsor | Designated | Exclusivity End | Designation Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
benralizumab | benralizumab | AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 2019 | — | Designated |
reslizumab | reslizumab | Teva Respiratory, LLC | 2011 | — | Withdrawn |
benralizumab is referenced in active clinical trials for hypereosinophilic syndrome (designated 2019).
Gene therapy approaches for hypereosinophilic syndrome have been reported in the published literature.
13 trials found
The Use of Machine Learning Techniques for the Differential Diagnosis Between Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis and Hypereosinophilic Syndrome |
NA |
Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia |
RECRUITING |
[NCT00091871](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT00091871) | A Longitudinal Study of Familial Hypereosinophilia (FE): Natural History and Markers of Disease Progression | — | National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) | RECRUITING |
[NCT05334368](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05334368) | Depemokimab in Participants With Hypereosinophilic Syndrome, Efficacy, and Safety Trial | PHASE3 | GlaxoSmithKline | RECRUITING |
[NCT04538937](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04538937) | Prospective Registry of Eosinophilia With Respiratory Manifestations With Translational Research Identifying and Characterizing Eosinophils | — | Medical University Innsbruck | RECRUITING |
[NCT04018118](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04018118) | Natural History of Hypereosinophilia and Hypereosinophilic Syndromes | — | University Hospital, Lille | RECRUITING |
284 publications have been identified in PubMed for hypereosinophilic syndrome. Kisho has analyzed 227 by research type. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (52%), Review / Meta-Analysis (16%), and Epidemiology / Natural History (8%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Patient case studies | 118 | 52% |
Research summaries | 37 | 16% |
Disease patterns and progression | 19 | 8% |
Clinical study results | 16 | 7% |
Laboratory research | 13 | 6% |
Other research | 10 | 4% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 9 | 4% |
New treatment approaches | 5 | 2% |
Vasavda C (2026). [PMID: 41478445](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41478445/). *Am J Cardiol*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Patel PB (2026). [PMID: 41833286](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41833286/). *Eur J Haematol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Ruzic A (2026). [PMID: 41651409](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41651409/). *The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Dib N (2026). [PMID: 41732885](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41732885/). *Am J Hematol*. [Other]
Pérez de Llano L (2026). [PMID: 41786384](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41786384/). *The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Huang J (2026). [PMID: 42090004](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42090004/). *Intensive Care Med*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Wang Y (2026). [PMID: 42245119](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42245119/). *Cent Eur J Immunol*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Nardin M (2026). [PMID: 41738410](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41738410/). *G Ital Cardiol (Rome)*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Gomez P (2026). [PMID: 42263443](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42263443/). *J Vet Cardiol*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Wechsler ME (2026). [PMID: 42095000](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42095000/). *J Allergy Clin Immunol Glob*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
AI-curated news mentioning hypereosinophilic syndrome
Updated Oct 1, 2026
A multicenter real-world study demonstrates sustained low disease activity in patients with FIP1L1::PDGFRA-negative hypereosinophilic syndrome treated with mepolizumab. This research highlights the potential long-term benefits of mepolizumab in managing this rare condition.
A recent study published in PubMed reveals the incidence and prevalence of hypereosinophilic syndrome in the United States, utilizing a retrospective claims database. This research provides valuable insights into the epidemiology of this rare disease.
A multicenter case series highlights the use of ruxolitinib in patients with life-threatening corticosteroid-refractory hypereosinophilic syndrome. This study contributes to the understanding of treatment options for this rare condition.