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An aspergillosis that is a serious fungal infection of the lung with pneumonia caused by Aspergillus, which spreads to other parts of the body through bloodstream in patients with acute leukemia and recipients of tissue transplants. Clinical symptoms include pulmonary nodules and hemorrhage.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for invasive aspergillosis has been reported in the published literature.
4 FDA-approved treatments are available for invasive aspergillosis, including POSACONAZOLE (NOXAFIL, approved 2021), ISAVUCONAZONIUM SULFATE (CRESEMBA, approved 2015), and VORICONAZOLE (VORICONAZOLE, approved 2017). An additional 5 compounds hold orphan drug designation.
Brand Name | Generic Name | Mechanism | Approved |
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9 clinical trials registered, 3 recruiting. Interventions under study include other interventions and drug therapy. Pipeline includes 1 PHASE4, 1 PHASE3. Research is sponsored by a mix of industry and academic institutions.
NCT ID | Title | Phase | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
[NCT01386437](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT01386437) |
Data assembled from 4 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 19, 2026, 8:50 AM UTC
NOXAFIL | POSACONAZOLE | — | 2021 | Available |
VORICONAZOLE | VORICONAZOLE | — | 2017 | Available |
CASPOFUNGIN ACETATE | CASPOFUNGIN ACETATE | — | 2016 | Available |
CRESEMBA | ISAVUCONAZONIUM SULFATE | — | 2015 | Available |
VFEND | VORICONAZOLE | — | 2002 | Available |
CANCIDAS | CASPOFUNGIN ACETATE | — | 2001 | Discontinued |
The following drugs have received orphan drug designation from the FDA for invasive aspergillosis. Orphan designation reflects regulatory interest and does not indicate approval for treatment.
Brand Name | Generic Name | Sponsor | Designated | Exclusivity End | Designation Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
opelconazole | opelconazole | Pulmocide Inc. | 2021 | — | Designated |
(1S,15S,16R,17R,18S,19E,21E,23E,25E,27E,29E,31E)-33-(((2S,3S,4S,6R)-4-amino-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)-1,3,4,7,9,11,17,37-octahydroxy-15,16,18,36-tetramethyl-14,39-dioxabicyclo[33. 3.1] nonatriaconta-19,21,23,25,27,29,31-heptaen-13-one | (1S,15S,16R,17R,18S,19E,21E,23E,25E,27E,29E,31E)-33-(((2S,3S,4S,6R)-4-amino-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)-1,3,4,7,9,11,17,37-octahydroxy-15,16,18,36-tetramethyl-14,39-dioxabicyclo[33. 3.1] nonatriaconta-19,21,23,25,27,29,31-heptaen-13-one | Biosergen AS | 2021 | — | Designated |
olorofim | olorofim | F2G Limited | 2020 | — | Designated |
fosmanogepix | fosmanogepix | Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd, Allschwil | 2016 | — | Designated |
Cyclo{-Asn-Leu-d-Phe-Al[(N5-acetyl-N5-hydroxy-Orn)-(N5-acetyl-N5-hydroxy-Orn)-(N5-hydroxy-Orn)]-} . Al(III) | Cyclo{-Asn-Leu-d-Phe-Al[(N5-acetyl-N5-hydroxy-Orn)-(N5-acetyl-N5-hydroxy-Orn)-(N5-hydroxy-Orn)]-} . Al(III) | Basilea Pharmaceutica International, Ltd., Allschwil | 2015 | — | Designated |
olorofim is referenced in active clinical trials for invasive aspergillosis (designated 2020).
Gene therapy approaches for invasive aspergillosis have been reported in the published literature.
9 trials found
Natural History of Individuals With Immune System Problems That Lead to Fungal Infections
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) |
RECRUITING |
[NCT04744454](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04744454) | Post Marketing Surveillance (PMS) Study of Cresemba in Korea. | — | Pfizer | UNKNOWN |
[NCT05101187](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05101187) | Olorofim Aspergillus Infection Study | PHASE3 | F2G Biotech GmbH | ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING |
[NCT06344117](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06344117) | Assessment of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) for the Diagnosis of Invasive Aspergillosis (IA) in Lung Transplant Recipients | — | Owlstone Ltd | UNKNOWN |
[NCT06583512](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06583512) | Treatment Duration of IPA | — | Peking University People's Hospital | ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING |
201 publications have been identified in PubMed for invasive aspergillosis. Research spans Review / Meta-Analysis (38%), Epidemiology / Natural History (17%), and Case Report / Case Series (15%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Research summaries | 75 | 38% |
Disease patterns and progression | 33 | 17% |
Patient case studies | 30 | 15% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 20 | 10% |
Laboratory research | 20 | 10% |
Clinical study results | 17 | 9% |
New treatment approaches | 2 | 1% |
Engelhard M (2026). [PMID: 41171517](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41171517/). *Infection*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Mah JK (2026). [PMID: 41165434](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41165434/). *J Clin Microbiol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Többen C (2026). [PMID: 41386396](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41386396/). *Int J Infect Dis*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Michel A (2026). [PMID: 42033338](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42033338/). *Med Mycol*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Tolunay AÜ (2026). [PMID: 42185850](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42185850/). *BMC Pediatr*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Yeoh DK (2026). [PMID: 41317867](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41317867/). *Clin Microbiol Infect*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Aufiero MA (2026). [PMID: 41810941](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41810941/). *mBio*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Chantelot L (2026). [PMID: 41214263](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41214263/). *CNS Drugs*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
IARC Working Group on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans (2026). [PMID: 42118858](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42118858/). *Unknown Journal*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Bitterman R (2026). [PMID: 41490563](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41490563/). *J Heart Lung Transplant*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
AI-curated news mentioning invasive aspergillosis
Updated May 12, 2026
A multicentric study investigates the complications of aspergillosis in patients with idiopathic lung fibrosis. The findings contribute to understanding the interplay between these two conditions, which may inform future treatment strategies.
A recent case report highlights the rapid diagnosis of mucor and Aspergillus co-infection through direct microscopic examination. This study contributes to the understanding of diagnostic methods for these fungal infections.
A recent study highlights a case of peripheral T-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified, that presented with cavitary lung lesions, which were initially mistaken for invasive aspergillosis. This research underscores the diagnostic challenges in distinguishing between these conditions.