Polymyositis

This study is testing the meningococcal B vaccine (Bexsero) in children and young adults aged 2 to 25 who have autoimmune rheumatic diseases like juvenile arthritis or lupus. Researchers want to see if the vaccine triggers a strong immune response and if it is safe, especially fo…

This study tests the safety and immune response of the 20-valent pneumococcal vaccine (PCV20) in children, adolescents, and young adults aged 2-25 with autoimmune rheumatic diseases like juvenile arthritis. All 114 participants will receive one dose of PCV20, and researchers will…

This Phase 2 trial tests a personalized cell therapy called Descartes-08 for people with dermatomyositis or antisynthetase syndrome, two rare autoimmune diseases that cause muscle weakness and inflammation. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and red…

This study tests whether omega-3 fatty acid supplements from fish oil, combined with a healthy diet, can reduce disease activity in adults with dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease causing muscle weakness and skin rashes. About 300 participants will take either fish oil cap…

This early-stage trial tests a single infusion of CRISPR-edited immune cells (CTX112) from a healthy donor in 80 adults with severe lupus, scleroderma, or myositis that hasn't responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the cells are safe and can reduce disease activi…

This phase 2 trial tests a therapy called AlloNK, made from donor cord blood immune cells, combined with the drug rituximab. It aims to see if this combination is safe and can help people with severe forms of rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's disease, myositis, or scleroderma that …

This study is for people who have both an autoimmune disease (like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or multiple sclerosis) and an advanced cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It tests the safety and effectiveness of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab, given alone or…

This early-stage study tests a new treatment called ALLO-329 for people with lupus, myositis, or scleroderma. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells from a donor to target and calm the overactive immune system. The main goals are to check safety and see if it can impr…

This early-stage trial is testing Descartes-08, a cell therapy made from modified immune cells, in 50 young people aged 12 and older with four autoimmune diseases: childhood-onset lupus, ANCA-associated vasculitis, juvenile myasthenia gravis, and juvenile dermatomyositis. The stu…

This early study tests a new treatment called CD19/BCMA CAR-T for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and Sjögren's syndrome that haven't improved with standard care. The treatment involves taking a patient's own immune cells, modifying them to target specific immun…

This Phase 1 trial tests the safety and tolerability of a new drug called AZD5492 in 72 adults with lupus, myositis, or rheumatoid arthritis. Participants receive one or two doses under the skin and are monitored for side effects and how the drug moves through the body. The study…

This study tests a one-time treatment called CABA-201, made from a patient's own immune cells, for people with active inflammatory muscle diseases like dermatomyositis. The therapy aims to reset the immune system by targeting and removing certain immune cells. Researchers will ch…

This early-stage trial is testing a drug called RAY121 in 144 people with one of six immune diseases, including antiphospholipid syndrome and bullous pemphigoid. The drug works by blocking a specific part of the immune system (the complement pathway) that can cause tissue damage.…

This 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…

This study tests whether injecting sodium thiosulfate directly into abnormal calcium deposits can shrink them and reduce pain. It includes people with three rare conditions: systemic sclerosis, dermatomyositis, and a genetic disorder called iPPSD2. Participants receive up to 11 i…

This 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…

This study looks at whether people with rheumatic diseases (like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus) can safely stop their immunosuppressant medications for a shorter time before elective shoulder replacement surgery. The goal is to see if this approach lowers the chance of disease fl…

This Phase 3 trial tests whether baricitinib, a JAK inhibitor pill, can improve symptoms of dermatomyositis (a rare autoimmune disease causing muscle weakness and skin rashes) while allowing patients to stop steroids. 62 adults with active disease will receive baricitinib or a pl…

This Phase 3 trial tests a drug called dazukibart in people with active dermatomyositis or polymyositis, rare diseases that cause muscle weakness and inflammation. About 318 adults will receive either the drug or a placebo by IV every 4 weeks for 48 weeks. The study aims to see i…

This study tests anifrolumab, a weekly injection, for adults with moderate to severe polymyositis or dermatomyositis—rare diseases that cause muscle weakness and inflammation. About 240 participants will receive either anifrolumab or a placebo added to their usual care for 52 wee…

This early-stage study tests a new drug called SAR448501 (DR-0201) in 62 adults with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. The drug is a bispecific antibody designed to target the immune system. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, not yet to prove it works. Partici…

This study tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of dazukibart in people with dermatomyositis or polymyositis, rare diseases that cause muscle weakness and rashes. Participants who completed a previous study can join. Some will receive the drug via IV every 4 weeks for abo…

This early-stage study tests a new treatment called HBI0101 CAR T for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis that haven't improved with standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects in…

This study tests a new treatment called anti-CD19/BCMA universal CAR-T cells for people with severe autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma. The therapy aims to reset the immune system by targeting and removing faulty B cells. About 72 adults will re…

This study tests whether stem cells from umbilical cord lining can safely reduce symptoms of dermatomyositis and polymyositis, two autoimmune diseases that cause muscle weakness and inflammation. About 40 adults will receive three doses of stem cells or a placebo, then switch. Re…

This early study is testing a new treatment called CD19 CAR-T therapy for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma that haven't improved with standard medications. The therapy involves taking a patient's own immune cells, reprogramming them to target and …

This early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called KN5601, which uses a patient's own immune cells (NK cells) that have been engineered to target and destroy harmful B cells. The goal is to see if it is safe and can help children aged 5 and older with rheumatic diseases lik…

This phase 3 trial tests whether belimumab (Benlysta) can stabilize or improve lung function in adults with interstitial lung disease caused by connective tissue diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. About 440 participants will receive either belimumab injections or a plac…

This study tests whether tocilizumab, a drug that blocks inflammation, can improve symptoms and breathing in adults with anti-MDA5+ dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease affecting muscles, skin, and lungs. About 110 participants will receive either tocilizumab or a placebo e…

This study tests a cream containing ruxolitinib on the skin of 15 adults with dermatomyositis whose skin symptoms haven't improved with standard treatments. The cream is applied to affected areas for up to 12 weeks to see if it reduces redness, scaling, and other signs of disease…

This trial tests a one-time treatment using a patient's own immune cells, engineered to target and destroy B cells, which drive autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and myositis. 24 adults with active disease will receive the therapy after a short chemotherapy. The main g…

This 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…

This early-stage trial tests a new type of CAR-T cell therapy in 11 children with severe rheumatic diseases like juvenile dermatomyositis and arthritis that haven't improved with standard treatments. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells to target and calm the overac…

This 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…

This study tests whether injecting sodium thiosulfate directly into painful calcium deposits (calcinosis) can shrink them and ease symptoms. Twenty adults with scleroderma, dermatomyositis, or mixed connective tissue disease will receive ultrasound-guided injections. The main goa…

This 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…

This 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…

This study is collecting skin and blood samples from 830 people with chronic inflammatory skin diseases like psoriasis, eczema, and lupus. Researchers want to find biological markers that can predict how well a person will respond to treatment after one year. The goal is to move …

This study investigates whether certain environmental exposures—like infections, stress, or sun exposure—are more common in people with anti-synthetase syndrome, a rare autoimmune condition that causes muscle weakness and lung disease. Researchers will compare 580 participants, i…

This study aims to learn why myotonic dystrophy type 1 affects children differently than adults, and why symptoms vary even within the same family. Researchers will observe 100 children (ages 0-17) through video calls and simple at-home activities, and analyze their genes from a …

This study looks at blood clotting in people with autoimmune skin diseases like bullous pemphigoid and lupus. Researchers will collect blood samples from 39 participants—some with active disease and some with mild or controlled disease—plus 15 healthy controls. They will measure …

This study collects information from people with dermatomyositis to better understand how the disease affects their skin and quality of life. Researchers will use a special scoring tool called CDASI to measure skin changes over time. The goal is to improve knowledge about the dis…

This study aims to create a large collection of blood samples and medical information from 800 people with autoimmune or inflammatory skin diseases. Researchers will use these samples to find new biomarkers and better understand what causes these conditions. The goal is to help d…

This study aims to collect blood samples and medical data from 3000 people with autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and myositis. Researchers will use these samples to find new biomarkers and better understand these conditions. The goal is to help develop new treatments …

This study follows about 70 people who have already received KYV-101, a CAR T-cell therapy, for autoimmune diseases like lupus and multiple sclerosis. Researchers will monitor participants for up to 15 years to track any delayed side effects, new cancers, or other health problems…

This study is building a large registry and biorepository of 5,000 adults with various rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma. Researchers at Yale University will collect medical data and biological samples over time to better understand these condit…

This 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 …

This 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…

This study aims to describe a rare condition called panniculitis (inflammation of the fat under the skin) in people with dermatomyositis. Researchers will examine 20 participants aged 1 year and older to identify unique clinical and microscopic features. The goal is to better dis…

This registry enrolls pregnant women or those planning pregnancy who have autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers at Duke University will track health data to find ways to improve outcomes for mothers and babies. The goal is to better understand risk f…

This study is not a treatment trial. It aims to collect blood samples from 400 children and their relatives who have rare autoimmune or autoinflammatory diseases (like lupus or juvenile arthritis). Researchers will analyze the samples to find genetic mutations that cause these co…

This study tracks 10 people in Guadeloupe with dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease that affects skin and muscles. Researchers want to see how severe the disease is at diagnosis, including muscle weakness, organ problems, and cancer links. No new treatment is being tested —…