New hope for PMR patients: drug may cut steroid dependence
Disease control
Ongoing
This study tests whether rituximab, a drug that calms the immune system, can help people with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) stop or reduce steroid use during a relapse. About 174 adults with PMR who cannot lower their steroid dose below 5 mg per day will receive either rituximab o…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sint Maartenskliniek • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 01:35 UTC