Clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis

This phase 1 trial tests a new cell therapy called ICG318 CAR-T in adults with refractory inflammatory myopathy, a condition where the immune system attacks muscles, causing weakness and inflammation. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, engineered to target specific ma…

This study tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of dazukibart in people with dermatomyositis or polymyositis, rare diseases that cause muscle weakness and rashes. Participants who completed a previous study can join. Some will receive the drug via IV every 4 weeks for abo…

This study is testing a handheld device called mScan that uses a tiny, painless electrical current to measure muscle health. Researchers want to see if it can give similar results to an MRI, but faster and more conveniently. The study involves 150 adults with and without muscle d…

This study aims to learn more about myositis, a group of diseases that cause muscle inflammation and damage. Researchers will observe up to 1,200 children and adults with myositis, along with healthy volunteers, to track changes in the immune system and other health problems over…

This study asks 700 people with rare myositis diseases (and their caregivers) what research questions matter most to them. Through online surveys and forums, the goal is to create a patient-driven list of priorities to guide future studies and funding. No drugs or treatments are …

This study aims to find better ways to measure fatigue and walking problems in people with neuromuscular diseases like muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy. Researchers will use a wearable sensor to track physical activity for one week in daily life and during a walking…