New drug shows promise for rare muscle disease
NCT ID NCT05669014
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested an experimental drug called daxdilimab in 12 adults with dermatomyositis or anti-synthetase myositis that wasn't well controlled by standard treatments. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce disease activity and skin symptoms, and help lower steroid use over 24 weeks. The trial compared daxdilimab to a placebo to measure safety and effectiveness.
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Locations
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Accelerium, S. de R.L. de C.V. - PPDS
Monterrey, 64000, Mexico
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Advanced Research Center, Inc.
Anaheim, California, 92805-5854, United States
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Aintree University Hospital - NWCRN - PPDS
Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 7AL, United Kingdom
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Centro Mineiro de Pesquisa - CMiP
Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, 36010-570, Brazil
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Hospital Quironsalud Infanta Luisa
Seville, 41010, Spain
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LMK Servicos Medicos SS
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90480-000, Brazil
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Revmatologicky ustav
Prague, Praha, Hlavní Mesto, 128 00, Czechia
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Unidad de Investigacion de las Enfermedades Reumaticas S.A. De C.V.
Mexico City, Mexico
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Western General Hospital Edinburgh - PPDS
Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH4 2XU, United Kingdom