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New treatment option for Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
Official title A Study to Investigate OCS Tapering in Adult Participants With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Treated With Ravulizumab
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07221838
What this study is testing
What is Ravulizumab?
Ravulizumab is an investigational medicine, given as an infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for generalized myasthenia gravis.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This is a prospective, multicenter single arm study designed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a predefined oral corticosteroids (OCS) tapering schedule to reduce OCS use in adult participants with acetylcholine receptor positive (AChR+) generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) being treated with intravenous ravulizumab.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Aged greater than 18 years and male or female
- Clinical diagnosis of gMG
- Receiving ravulizumab treatment prior to enrollment
- Receipt of OCS therapy equivalent to a daily dose ≥ 7.5 mg of prednisone/prednisolone for ≥ 4 continuous weeks directly preceding enrollment
- A participant of childbearing potential must have a negative highly sensitive pregnancy test (serum or urine, as required by local regulations) taken...
You likely can't join if
- Concurrent participation in an treatment clinical trial.
- History of chronic hypoadrenalism (ie, Addison's disease).
- Use of concomitant OCS for comorbid conditions other than gMG
- Receipt of a biologic for gMG (e.g., efgartigimod, rozanolixizumab, inebilizumab, rituximab, intravenous immunoglobulin) within 5 half-lives of...
- Pregnant, breastfeeding, or intending to conceive during the course of the study
See the full eligibility criteria
- Aged greater than 18 years and male or female
- Clinical diagnosis of gMG
- Receiving ravulizumab treatment prior to enrollment
- Receipt of OCS therapy equivalent to a daily dose ≥ 7.5 mg of prednisone/prednisolone for ≥ 4 continuous weeks directly preceding enrollment
- A participant of childbearing potential must have a negative highly sensitive pregnancy test (serum or urine, as required by local regulations) taken at Screening before OCS tapering begins.
- Willing to sign informed consent
- Concurrent participation in an treatment clinical trial.
- History of chronic hypoadrenalism (ie, Addison's disease).
- Use of concomitant OCS for comorbid conditions other than gMG
- Receipt of a biologic for gMG (e.g., efgartigimod, rozanolixizumab, inebilizumab, rituximab, intravenous immunoglobulin) within 5 half-lives of enrollment
- Pregnant, breastfeeding, or intending to conceive during the course of the study
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
- Neptune City, New Jersey, United States
- Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
- Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
- Bochum, Germany
- Milan, Italy
- Naples, Italy
- Rome, Italy
- Ibaraki, Japan
- Kitakyushu-shi, Japan
- Kumamoto, Japan
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?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
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, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Chicago, Illinois, United States; Schaumburg, Illinois, United States; Neptune City, New Jersey, United States; Raleigh, North Carolina, United States; Knoxville, Tennessee, United States; Bochum, Germany and 6 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.