Polymyositis (Inflammatory Muscle Disease) Clinical Trials
A listing of Polymyositis (Inflammatory Muscle Disease) medical research trials actively recruiting patient volunteers. Search for closest city to find more detailed information on a research study in your area.
Found 8 clinical trials
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of IgPro20 (Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin, Hizentra®) in Adults With Dermatomyositis (DM) - The RECLAIIM Study (RECLAIIM)
This is a phase 3, multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study of IgPro20 (subcutaneous Ig) treatment in adult subjects with dermatomyositis (DM). The primary objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of IgPro20 subcutaneous (SC) doses in comparison to placebo in adult subjects with DM, as measured by responder …
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- 27 Oct, 2022
- 52 locations
Exercise Capacity of Patients With Dermatomyosis
Dermatomyositis (DM) patients experience muscle weakness and low aerobic capacities, which are associated with poor health status and increased mortality. The origin of this muscle impairment remains unknown. The investigators hypothesize that mitochondria functioning is impaired in DM muscle and links with exercise capacities.
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- 04 Oct, 2022
- 1 location
An Open-label Study of Sodium Thiosulfate for Treatment of Calcinosis Associated With Juvenile and Adult Dermatomyositis
Background Dermatomyositis (DM) and juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) cause inflammation in the muscles. People with DM and JDM can develop calcium deposits in places they should not, known as calcinosis. Calcinosis can be painful and cause disabilities and other problems. Researchers want to learn more about calcinosis to find treatments for …
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- 22 Oct, 2022
- 1 location
A Phase Ib Study of Nivolumab in Patients With Autoimmune Disorders and Advanced Malignancies (AIM-NIVO)
This phase Ib trial studies the side effects of nivolumab and to see how well it works in treating patients with autoimmune disorders and cancer that has spread to other places in the body or cannot removed by surgery. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as nivolumab, may help the body's …
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- 28 Oct, 2022
- 33 locations
Studies in the Natural History and Pathogenesis of Childhood-Onset and Adult-Onset Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies
This study will evaluate subjects with adult- and childhood-onset myositis to learn more about their cause and the immune system changes and medical problems associated with them. Myositis is an inflammatory muscle disease that can damage muscles and other organs, resulting in significant disability. Children or adults with polymyositis or …
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- 22 Oct, 2022
- 4 locations
Studies on the Natural History and Pathogenesis of Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, and Related Diseases
This study of inflammatory muscle diseases-polymyositis and dermatomyositis and related disorders-will examine what causes these diseases and describe the clinical features (signs and symptoms) associated with them. Inflammation and degeneration of skeletal muscles in these disorders leads to weakness and muscle wasting. The skin, lungs and other organs may also …
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- 25 Oct, 2022
- 1 location
Studies of Natural History, Pathogenesis, and Outcomes in Autoimmune and Inflammatory Diseases Including Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Purpose The purpose of this protocol is 1. To comprehensively evaluate patients with autoinflammatory diseases clinically, genetically and immunologically at the autoinflammatory disease clinic at the NIH. 2. To follow patients with autoinflammatory Diseases that are genetically defined including Neonatal-Onset Multisystem Inflammatory Disease (NOMID), the most severe clinical phenotype of …
- 537 views
- 29 Oct, 2022
- 1 location
Environmental Risk Factors for the Anti-Synthetase Syndrome
Background Like other complex diseases, autoimmune diseases are the result of numerous causes, including genetic and environmental factors. Some researchers believe that people who are susceptible to autoimmune disorders develop them when the body reacts to environmental or other factors by creating white blood cells that attack the body s …
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- 24 Oct, 2022
- 2 locations