New drug offers hope to free elderly patients from steroid side effects

NCT ID NCT07072988

Summary

This study is testing whether a newer drug called efgartigimod can help elderly patients with generalized myasthenia gravis reduce their steroid doses. Myasthenia gravis causes muscle weakness, and steroids are commonly used but cause serious side effects like diabetes and high blood pressure. Researchers will follow 50 patients aged 65+ for 12 months to see if switching to efgartigimod allows them to safely lower their steroid use while still controlling their disease.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • CHU de Nice

    RECRUITING

    Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, 06000, France

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