Inclusion body myositis
MONDO:0007827A slowly progressive degenerative inflammatory disorder of skeletal muscles characterized by late onset weakness of specific muscles and distinctive histopathological features.
Also known as: IBM, Sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis, inclusion body myositis, sIBM, sporadic inclusion body myositis, Ibm, inflammatory myopathy
79 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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CAR T-Cell trial for lupus and myositis pulled before starting
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test a new type of cell therapy (called CAR T-cells) in people with severe lupus or inflammatory myopathy that did not get better with standard treatments. The therapy uses donor cells to target and destroy faulty immune cells. However, the study was withdrawn…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Could a transplant drug help patients with rare muscle disease?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether sirolimus, a drug used in organ transplants, can slow disease progression in people with inclusion body myositis (IBM), a rare muscle-weakening condition. The study involves 140 adults aged 45 and older who can walk at least 200 meters. Over 84 we…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Pharmacists take on heart disease: new study tests community-based risk reduction
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a pharmacist-led program can help people reduce their risk of heart disease. Over 1,000 adults with conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity are taking part. Pharmacists use a step-by-step guide to assess risk and support lifestyle change…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New test could predict falls in muscle disease patients
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to create a simple test battery to determine fall risk in people with neuromuscular disorders, such as muscular dystrophy or ALS. Researchers will assess 108 participants using several physical tests like walking, standing, and rising from a chair. The goal is to …
Sponsor: LMU Klinikum • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:30 UTC
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NIH launches Long-Term observation of inflammatory diseases
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows up to 500 people with acute or chronic inflammatory disorders, such as infections or immune problems, over time. Researchers will monitor participants with standard tests and may screen them for other studies. The goal is to better understand these conditions a…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wearable sensors could revolutionize monitoring of rare muscle disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether wearable sensors worn on the wrist and as a pendant can accurately track changes in arm and leg function in people with inclusion body myositis (IBM), a rare muscle disease that causes progressive weakness. Researchers aim to see if these sensors can prov…
Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weekly Check-Ins could boost patient satisfaction for chronic pain
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether having more frequent contact with a clinician (at least once a week) improves satisfaction for people with long-lasting musculoskeletal conditions. Participants were split into two groups: one with standard contact and one with extra check-ins via tex…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues in blood and urine to personalize lung cancer care
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects blood, urine, and tissue samples from 330 adults with advanced lung or head and neck cancer to improve precision medicine. Researchers will analyze genetic changes in these samples and grow some tumors in mice to compare DNA. The goal is to refine liquid biops…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New study tracks rare muscle disease without offering treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 150 adults with sporadic inclusion body myositis (sIBM) for two years to see how the disease progresses. Participants visit the clinic every six months for tests like muscle strength, breathing, and swallowing. No treatments are given—the goal is to learn more …
Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a special clinic get workers back on the job faster? norway launches massive study.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a Norwegian clinic (NSAC) helps people with common mental health issues or muscle pain return to work sooner. 2500 adults are split into three groups: one gets treatment quickly, one waits 10-14 weeks, and one gets a basic check-up. Researchers will track…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nordlandssykehuset HF • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Massive PT study mines 4 million records to find what works best
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at the medical records of about 4 million people who had physical or occupational therapy for muscle and joint problems. Researchers want to see if different ways of giving therapy lead to different results. No new treatments are tested—the goal is to learn …
Sponsor: ATI Holdings, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Phone app vs. doctor: can a mobile tool catch infections after surgery?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a mobile monitoring tool could accurately identify surgical site infections (SSIs) in orthopedic surgery patients, compared to the usual manual review. The study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available. It was design…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC