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
38 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat muscle disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: iCell Gene Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental cell therapy called NEUK203-215 in adults aged 18-65 with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus or scleroderma that have not responded to other treatments. The therapy uses immune cells from a healthy donor, engineered to target and at…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Neukio Biotherapeutics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Donor immune cells aim to tame autoimmune attacks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment made from healthy donor immune cells (CAR T cells) for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus that haven't responded to standard therapies. The goal is to see if these cells can safely target and calm the overactive immune s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Juno Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol-Myers Squibb Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare muscle disease: drug targets inflammation to preserve walking ability
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether ruxolitinib, a drug that blocks a specific immune signal (interferon-γ), can help people with inclusion body myositis, a rare muscle disease that causes progressive weakness. About 80 adults aged 45 and older will receive either the drug or a placebo. The…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy targets autoimmune diseases that Won't quit
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new cell therapy called YTS109 in 18 adults aged 18-65 with autoimmune diseases like lupus and Sjogren's syndrome that have not responded to standard treatments. Participants receive a single infusion of the cells, and researchers monitor safety and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: China Immunotech (Beijing) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes on lupus and other autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called YTS109 for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and Sjogren's syndrome that have come back or not responded to standard care. About 18 adults will receive a single infusion of these specially engineered immune …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: China Immunotech (Beijing) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New cell therapy aims to tame tough autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new cell therapy called YTS109 in 18 adults with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and Sjogren's syndrome that have not responded to standard treatments. Participants receive a single infusion of the cells, and researchers monitor safety and how…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: China Immunotech (Beijing) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New cell therapy hopes to tame tough autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new cell treatment called YTS109 in 18 adults with hard-to-treat autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma. Participants receive a single infusion of these specially designed cells. The main goal is to check if the treatment is safe, and also t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: China Immunotech (Beijing) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Revolutionary In-Body CAR-T therapy targets autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called TI-0032-III for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma that haven't improved with standard care. The treatment uses a special injection to create CAR-T cells inside the body, which then target and dest…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Therorna • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New drug duo aims to slow muscle decline in rare disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether a combination of two drugs, pozelimab and cemdisiran, can improve physical function in people with sporadic inclusion body myositis (sIBM), a rare muscle disease that causes progressive weakness. Ten adults aged 45 to 75 with sIBM will receive…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Austin Neuromuscular Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus and scleroderma in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma that haven't improved with standard therapies. The treatment uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR T-cells) from a healthy donor to target and potentially rese…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New cell therapy trial aims to tame stubborn autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an injection called GT719 in 10 adults with moderate to severe autoimmune diseases that haven't responded to other treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for signs that the therapy might h…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New handheld scanner could replace MRI for muscle disease monitoring
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Shocking muscles to move: new exercise hope for nerve disease patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) can help adults with neuromuscular diseases like ALS, SMA, and muscular dystrophy exercise safely. Because these conditions weaken the nerves that control muscles, traditional exercise is often too hard. W…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Simple breathing workout may ease muscle disease symptoms
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a daily 3-month breathing exercise program can improve strength and daily function in people with inflammatory myopathy, a rare autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness. Thirty-three adults will use a handheld device at home to strengthen their brea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Researchers launch major study to unravel mysteries of muscle disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 05:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unravel mysteries of muscle inflammation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect medical information and tissue samples from 500 people with suspected or confirmed inflammatory muscle diseases, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers will use blood, muscle, and skin samples to study what causes these diseases and how they progres…
Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Patients take the lead: rare myositis study puts your voice first
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Sponsor: Myositis International Health & Research Collaborative Alliance Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Wearable tech tracks fatigue in muscle disease patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: IRCCS Eugenio Medea • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC