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New weekly injection tested for rare Muscle-Weakening diseases
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a weekly injection called KZR-616 could safely improve muscle strength and overall disease activity in adults with active polymyositis or dermatomyositis. Twenty-five participants received either the drug or a placebo for 16 weeks, then switched to the o…
Matched conditions: POLYMYOSITIS
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Extended trial tests new injection for rare muscle diseases
Disease control CompletedThis study followed patients with polymyositis or dermatomyositis who had previously participated in a related trial. It aimed to assess the long-term safety and effectiveness of weekly KZR-616 injections over up to 96 weeks of treatment. The goal was to see if the drug could hel…
Matched conditions: POLYMYOSITIS
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:25 UTC
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New scan aims to spot crippling muscle disease faster
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a whole-body MRI scan could accurately diagnose serious inflammatory muscle diseases like polymyositis and dermatomyositis. Researchers enrolled 139 patients with suspected muscle disease to compare MRI results against the standard muscle biopsy test. Th…
Matched conditions: POLYMYOSITIS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Can a month of exercise ease debilitating muscle disease?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a personalized, 4-week exercise program could improve daily function and quality of life for people with dermatomyositis or polymyositis. 80 adults with stable muscle weakness were randomly assigned to either receive the exercise program or continue with…
Matched conditions: POLYMYOSITIS
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Researchers test simpler muscle test and special exercises for rare muscle diseases
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study had two main goals. First, it aimed to see if a simpler, quicker test for muscle function (called FI-3) gave results similar to more complex, expensive lab tests. Second, it tested whether a specific exercise program focused on repeating tasks was safe and helpful for …
Matched conditions: POLYMYOSITIS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Federal University of Espirito Santo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden triggers of crippling muscle diseases
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to discover what causes rare autoimmune diseases that attack muscles and connective tissues, like polymyositis and dermatomyositis. Researchers studied 719 people, including patients and their family members, to look for genetic clues and environmental triggers l…
Matched conditions: POLYMYOSITIS
Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC