New hope for stubborn muscle disease? pilot test of arthritis drug shows promise

NCT ID NCT04431895

Summary

This small, early study tested whether a drug called tofacitinib could help adults with myasthenia gravis that doesn't respond well to standard treatments. Nineteen participants took the pill twice daily for four months, followed by a one-month observation period. Researchers measured changes in muscle weakness, daily function, and quality of life to see if the drug provided benefit.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Huashan Hospital

    Shanghai, 200040, China

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