Inflammatory myopathy with abundant macrophages
MONDO:0016609Inflammatory myopathy with abundant macrophages is a rare inflammatory myopathy characterized by diffuse destructive infiltration of CD68+ macrophages into the fascia rather than muscle fibers in muscle biopsies, proximal muscle weakness and myalgia with or without scaly dermatomyositis-like or atypical non-dermatomyositis-like skin lesions, elevation of creatine kinase levels and thickening of muscle fascia in muscle MRI.
Also known as: IMAM, imam
11 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Inflammatory myopathy with abundant macrophages itself.
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New pill could ease rare muscle disease symptoms
Disease control CancelledThis study is testing a drug called deucravacitinib in 10 adults with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, a group of rare diseases that cause muscle inflammation and weakness. Participants will take one pill daily for 6 months. Researchers will track symptom changes and lab resul…
Sponsor: Peking University People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune system overhaul: could CAR T-Cells tame autoimmune disease?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called KYV-101 for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and vasculitis. The treatment involves taking a patient's own immune cells, modifying them to target and destroy faulty B cells, and giving them ba…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: David Porter • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC