Inclusion body myositis

This 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 However, the study was withdrawn…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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 …