Dermatomyositis
MONDO:0016367Dermatomyositis (DM) is a type of idiopathic inflammatory myopathy characterized by evocative skin lesions and symmetrical proximal muscle weakness.
Also known as: DM, dermatomyositis, dermatopolymyositis, adult dermatomyositis, Amyopathic dermatomyositis
172 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can an extra shot boost COVID protection in autoimmune patients?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether an additional dose of a COVID-19 vaccine can improve immune protection in adults and children with autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and others who are taking immunosuppressive medications. Participants who had a we…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Hizentra shows promise for rare muscle and skin disease
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a medicine called Hizentra (IgPro20) in 134 adults with dermatomyositis, a rare disease causing muscle weakness and skin rashes. The goal was to see if weekly shots under the skin could improve symptoms better than a placebo. The study was stopped early, but res…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: CSL Behring • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to light up inflammation in joint and muscle diseases
Diagnosis TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new radioactive imaging drug called 11C-MC1 to see if it can help detect inflammation in people with rheumatoid arthritis or idiopathic inflammatory myopathy, as well as in healthy volunteers. Participants received PET/CT scans after an injection o…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:25 UTC
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Scientists gather leftover surgical tissue to unlock secrets of bone disease
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study collected bone, cartilage, skin, and fat tissue from 50 patients undergoing surgery at Children's National Medical Center. The goal was to grow cells from these tissues in the lab and analyze them to better understand bone and connective tissue diseases. The study was …
Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC