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A Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Anifrolumab Administered as Subcutaneous Injection and Added to Standard of Care Compared with Placebo Added to Standard of Care in Adult Participants with Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies (Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis)
EU CTIS ID: 2023-504022-19-01
What this study is testing
To demonstrate the superiority of anifrolumab to placebo on moderate improvement in disease activity at Week 52
- Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III)
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Who can take part
You may be able to join if
- 18 - 75 years old
- Body weight 40 kg - ≤ 100 kg
- Must have “probable” or “definite” diagnosis of PM or DM according to the 2017 ACR/EULAR classification criteria for adult myositis.
- Moderate or severe disease activity per core set measurements.
- Currently receiving oral prednisone or other polymyositis or dermatomyositis treatments at a stable dose.
- No history of active tuberculosis or severe COVID-19.
You likely can't join if
- Participants with documented inclusion body myositis (IBM), immune mediation necrotizing myositis (IMNM), juvenile myositis (if diagnosed within 10 years prior to signing the ICF), drug-induced myositis, cancer associated myositis, amyopathic DM, and non inflammatory myopathies (eg, muscular dystrophies).
- Recent or concurrent enrollment in another clinical study with an investigational product.
- Lactating, breastfeeding, or pregnant females or females who intend to become pregnant or begin breastfeeding
- PM and DM patients at a high risk of malignancy.
- Participants with rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease.
- Participants with severe muscle damage or permanent weakness due to non-PM or non-DM conditions (i.e. stroke) as per the investigator's opinion.
See the full eligibility criteria
- 18 - 75 years old
- Body weight 40 kg - ≤ 100 kg
- Must have “probable” or “definite” diagnosis of PM or DM according to the 2017 ACR/EULAR classification criteria for adult myositis.
- Moderate or severe disease activity per core set measurements.
- Currently receiving oral prednisone or other polymyositis or dermatomyositis treatments at a stable dose.
- No history of active tuberculosis or severe COVID-19.
- Male and female participants must follow contraception guidelines.
- Participants with documented inclusion body myositis (IBM), immune mediation necrotizing myositis (IMNM), juvenile myositis (if diagnosed within 10 years prior to signing the ICF), drug-induced myositis, cancer associated myositis, amyopathic DM, and non inflammatory myopathies (eg, muscular dystrophies).
- Recent or concurrent enrollment in another clinical study with an investigational product.
- Lactating, breastfeeding, or pregnant females or females who intend to become pregnant or begin breastfeeding
- PM and DM patients at a high risk of malignancy.
- Participants with rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease.
- Participants with severe muscle damage or permanent weakness due to non-PM or non-DM conditions (i.e. stroke) as per the investigator's opinion.
- Any history of severe case of herpes zoster infection
- History of cancer (except adequately treated basal cell carcinoma or cervical cancer in-situ), immunodeficiency, HIV, HBV, active HCV .
- Any clinical cytomegalovirus or Epstein-Barr virus infection that has not completely resolved within 12 weeks prior to signing the ICF.
- Opportunistic infection requiring hospitalization or IV antimicrobial treatment within 3 years prior to randomization.
- Recent non-opportunistic infection requiring hospitalization or anti-infective treatment.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Korea, Republic of
- Brazil
- Vietnam
- Taiwan
- Mexico
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- China
- Australia
- Japan
- Israel
- India
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 65+ years, 18-64 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Korea, Republic of; Brazil; Vietnam; Taiwan; Mexico; United States and 7 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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