Can a Four-Drug cocktail tame a deadly lung complication of myositis?

NCT ID NCT07775235

First seen Aug 20, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a combination of four immunosuppressant medications can improve survival in people with myositis who develop rapidly progressing interstitial lung disease (RP-ILD), a serious condition with a high early mortality rate. The study will enroll 80 adults with this condition and treat them with a 6-month regimen of steroids, rituximab, tacrolimus, and tofacitinib. The main goal is to see if this approach reduces the risk of death within the first six months of treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
A combination of four immunosuppressant drugs: steroids (methylprednisolone and prednisolone), rituximab, tacrolimus, and tofacitinib
What this could lead to
If successful, this combination could offer a more effective treatment for a life-threatening lung condition in myositis patients, potentially improving survival rates.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center trial with a modest number of participants, and the combination's effectiveness and safety are not yet proven. The drugs carry risks of infection and other side effects.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Singapore General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Singapore, Singapore

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