New hope for rare muscle disease: ARGX-119 enters human testing

NCT ID NCT06436742

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial tests a new biologic drug called ARGX-119 in 16 adults with a rare genetic muscle weakness condition called DOK7-congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS). The study aims to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Participants will receive either ARGX-119 or a placebo by IV infusion, and researchers will monitor side effects and measure changes in walking distance and muscle strength.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

ARGX-119 (a biologic drug given by IV infusion)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a treatment that improves muscle strength and daily function for people with DOK7-CMS.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1b trial with only 16 participants, so it is primarily testing safety. It may not show clear benefit, and results may not apply to all CMS types.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

congenital myasthenic syndrome congenital myasthenic syndrome 10

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Ann and Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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  • CHU - Hospital de la Timone

    COMPLETED

    Marseille, 13385, France

  • Clinical Trials Centre - South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust - The Ulster Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Belfast, BT16 1RH, United Kingdom

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  • Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta

    RECRUITING

    Milan, 20133, Italy

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  • Group Hospitalier Pitie-Salpetriere

    RECRUITING

    Paris, 75013, France

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  • John Radcliffe Hospital - Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Oxford, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom

  • Ottawa Hospital Research Institute - Civic Campus

    RECRUITING

    Ottawa, K1Y 4E9, Canada

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • UC Davis Medical Center

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

  • Universitat de Valencia - Hospital Universitari i Politecnic La Fe de Valencia (Hospital La Fe Bulevar Sur)

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Valencia, 46026, Spain