Can immune therapy help rare muscle disorder?

NCT ID NCT06599697

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests whether intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) can help people with a rare autoimmune muscle disease called anti-HMGCR immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy. Twelve participants will receive either IVIG or a placebo every 4 weeks for 12 weeks, then all may receive IVIG in an open-label extension. The main goal is to see if IVIG lowers muscle enzyme levels and is safe.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a treatment for a rare muscle disease that causes weakness and damage.

What could go wrong

This is a very small early-phase trial with only 12 people, so results may not apply widely. IVIG can cause side effects like headache, fever, or allergic reactions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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  • Johns Hopkins University

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    Baltimore, Maryland, 21218, United States

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  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

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    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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    Contact

  • University of Pittsburgh

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    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15260, United States

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  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

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    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • University of Washington

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    Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States