New drug aims to ease daily struggles of myasthenia gravis
NCT ID NCT07673627
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tests an experimental drug called empasiprubart in people with a specific type of generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) who have AChR antibodies. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can improve symptoms like muscle weakness that affect daily activities. Participants receive either empasiprubart or a placebo by intravenous infusion, and researchers track side effects and changes in symptom scores over 12 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- empasiprubart
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a new treatment option for people with generalized myasthenia gravis, potentially improving daily function and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early Phase 2a study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The drug may cause side effects or fail to show clear benefit.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2026
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Is seropositive for anti-acetylcholine receptor antibodies (AChR-Ab). * Has confirmed diagnosis of gMG and is Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) Class II, III, IVa, or IVb. * Has documented immunization against encapsulated bacterial pathogens (Neisseria meningitidis and Streptococcus pneumoniae) within 5 years before ISA screening or will complete immunization at least 14 days before the first IMP administration. Exclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). * Is receiving concurrent complement inhibitors (eg, eculizumab, zilucoplan, ravulizumab, or others). Participants who received zilucoplan or eculizumab \>2 months or ravulizumab \>6 months before baseline are allowed to participate. * Has received an FcRn antagonist, including efgartigimod, within 4 weeks before baseline. * Had prior empasiprubart exposure.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The study's own enquiry address
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The places running it
3 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Study contacts
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Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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Dent Neurologic Institute - Amherst
RECRUITINGAmherst, New York, 14226, United States
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Erlanger Health System
RECRUITINGChattanooga, Tennessee, 37403-2136, United States
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National Neuromuscular Research Institute
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGAustin, Texas, 78759-8402, United States
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Visionary Investigators Network
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33176-2148, United States
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