Could a transplant drug help patients with rare muscle disease?
NCT ID NCT04789070
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This phase 3 trial tests whether sirolimus, a drug used in organ transplants, can slow disease progression in people with inclusion body myositis (IBM), a rare muscle-weakening condition. The study involves 140 adults aged 45 and older who can walk at least 200 meters. Over 84 weeks, researchers will measure changes in muscle function using a rating scale and a walking test. The goal is to see if sirolimus helps patients stay stronger and more independent.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- sirolimus (also known as rapamycin)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, sirolimus could slow or stabilize muscle decline in inclusion body myositis, helping patients maintain function and independence longer.
- What could go wrong
- This is a phase 3 trial, but results are not yet available. Sirolimus is an immunosuppressant and may cause side effects like infections or mouth sores. It may not work for all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Austin Health
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Concord Repatriation Hospital
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, 21218, United States
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Leiden University Medical Center
Leiden, Netherlands
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Perron Institute
Perth, Washington, Australia
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Royal Adelaide Hospital
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Royal Northshore Hospital
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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St Vincent's Hospital
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
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