New hope for PMR patients: steroid-free remission with rituximab?
NCT ID NCT05533125
First seen Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study tested whether rituximab, a drug that calms the immune system, can help people with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) stop taking steroids sooner. PMR causes pain and stiffness, and steroids are the main treatment but have side effects. 114 adults with newly diagnosed PMR took part. The goal was to see if more people could achieve remission without steroids after one year.
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Sint Maartensklineik
Ubbergen, Gelderland, 6574 NA, Netherlands
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