Study on Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Efgartigimod in Adults with Active Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy Using a Drug Combination

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What is this study about?

This clinical trial is focused on studying the long-term safety and effectiveness of a treatment for people with idiopathic inflammatory myopathy, a condition that causes muscle inflammation and weakness. The treatment being tested is called efgartigimod, which is given as an injection under the skin. This study aims to understand how well this treatment works over a longer period and how well it is tolerated by participants.

Participants in the study will receive the treatment and be monitored for any side effects or changes in their health. The study will also look at how the treatment affects the use of other medications, such as glucocorticoids, which are often used to manage symptoms of the disease. The goal is to see if the treatment can help reduce the need for these medications over time.

Throughout the study, participants will have regular check-ups to monitor their health and the effectiveness of the treatment. This includes looking at various health indicators and assessing the overall improvement in their condition. The study will provide valuable information on the potential benefits and risks of using efgartigimod for treating idiopathic inflammatory myopathy.

1 joining the study

Participation begins after completing the previous study, ARGX-113-2007.

Eligibility requires the ability to provide informed consent and comply with study requirements.

Women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test before starting the study.

2 medication administration

The study involves the administration of efgartigimod PH20 SC, a subcutaneous solution for injection.

The medication is designed to assess long-term safety and tolerability in adults with active idiopathic inflammatory myopathy.

3 monitoring and assessments

Regular monitoring of treatment-emergent adverse events, including any serious adverse events, is conducted.

Vital signs, electrocardiogram (ECG), and laboratory parameters are checked for changes and abnormalities over time.

4 evaluation of treatment effects

The study evaluates the reduction in prednisone dosage over time and the proportion of participants who discontinue corticosteroids by week 52.

The total improvement score (TIS) and the proportion of TIS responders are assessed at weeks 12, 24, and 52.

5 disease activity and remission

The percentage of participants with clinically inactive disease is measured, defined by no evidence of disease activity and normal creatine kinase values for at least 12 weeks.

The study also measures the percentage of participants achieving remission, defined as clinically inactive disease for at least 24 weeks.

6 study duration

The study is estimated to conclude by September 23, 2027.

Recruitment for the study began on September 21, 2023.

Who Can Join the Study?

  • The patient must have completed a previous study called ARGX-113-2007.
  • The patient must be able to provide signed informed consent, which means they understand the study and agree to participate.
  • The patient must agree to follow contraceptive measures as required by local regulations. This means using methods to prevent pregnancy.
  • Women who can have children must have a negative urine pregnancy test before starting the study treatment.

Who Cannot Join the Study?

  • Patients who do not have Active Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy (IIM) cannot participate. This is a condition where the body’s immune system attacks its own muscles, causing inflammation and weakness.
  • Patients who are not adults cannot participate. This means only individuals who are 18 years or older are eligible.
  • Patients who are part of a vulnerable population may not be eligible. Vulnerable populations include groups who might have difficulty giving informed consent or are at higher risk of harm.

Where you can join this trial?

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Other Sites

Site Name City Country Status
Szpital Uniwersytecki Nr 2 Im Dr Jana Biziela W Bydgoszczy Bydgoszcz Poland
University General Hospital Of Ioannina Ioannina Greece
Ospedale San Raffaele S.r.l. Milan Italy
Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht Utrecht The Netherlands
Vilniaus universiteto ligonine Santaros klinikos VšĮ Vilnius Lithuania
Karolinska University Hospital Solna Sweden
Hospital Universitario Virgen De Valme Sevilla Spain
Medical Center Artmed Ltd. Plovdiv Bulgaria
Eginitio Hospital Athens Greece
Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Sant Andre Rome Italy
Universitair Ziekenhuis Gent Gent Belgium
Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale Udine Italy
Hospital Edouard Herriot Lyon France
St. Elisabeth Gruppe GmbH Katholische Kliniken Rhein-Ruhr Herne Germany
Revmatologicky Ustav Prague Czechia
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Rouen Rouen France
Les Hopitaux Universitaires De Strasbourg STRASBOURG, Alsace France
Universitaetsklinikum Tuebingen AöR Tuebingen Germany
St.-Josef-Stift Sendenhorst Germany
Semmelweis University Budapest Hungary
Universitaetsklinikum Mannheim GmbH Mannheim Germany
Universita’ Di Pisa Pisa Italy
Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Paris Paris France
Rigshospitalet Copenhagen Denmark
Fundacio De Recerca Clinic Barcelona-Institut D’Investigacions Biomediques August Pi I Sunyer Barcelona Spain
Centre hospitalier universitaire de Liege Liege Belgium
Institut fuer Klinische Transfusionsmedizin und Immungenetik Ulm gGmbH Ulm Germany
Charite Research Organisation GmbH Berlin Germany
Hospital Universitario 12 De Octubre Madrid Spain
Lietuvos sveikatos mokslu universiteto ligonine Kauno klinikos Kaunas Lithuania
The Cyprus Foundation For Muscular Dystrophy Research Agios Dometios Cyprus
AZ Sint-Lucas & Volkskliniek Gent Belgium
Our Ladys Hospital Manorhamilton Sligo Ireland
University Multiprofile Hospital For Active Treatment Kaspela EOOD Plovdiv Bulgaria
Uniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny Nr 2 Uniwersytetu Medycznego W Lodzi SPZOZ Lodz Poland
Narodny Ustav Reumatickych Chorob Piestany Slovakia
University Of Debrecen Debrecen Hungary
Athens Medical Center S.A. Athens Greece
Connolly Hospital Dublin Ireland
University General Hospital Attikon General Hospital Of West Attica H Agia Varvara Chaidari Greece
Azienda Universitaria Ospedaliera Consorziale Policlinico Bari Bari Italy
Utlhkndduz Myrvuum Cocdpk Hafbszfpdrrqutgkw Hamburg Germany
Iwayz Cdt Clyqdpypy Charleroi Belgium
Ljngh Grptzrc Hbkkzesu Og Arkzup Athens Greece
Uflewlzofsxxtfeycrkbs Dhgiauewgjo Ahw Duesseldorf Germany
Aalruauyh Uum Amsterdam The Netherlands
Ceauur Hbhezokfcr Udmbgceamvthu Di Poeou Exoyth Porto Portugal
Hsabovts Dl Lk Sltgm Cwlh I Ssne Pdz Barcelona Spain
Sp Vschqathtdvsmcd Uvumosaesp Hoqgixdz Dublin Ireland
Flqdiacax Poki Lh Imwibzcszxeeg Bjduzbwtp Drx Hdodhdmg Unjfddttluois Ly Pws Madrid Spain
Cfwohvzk Hpjcxvgdgdkd Uawmeekjvwbfl Da Vgyh Vigo Spain

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Trial status

Country Status Recruitment Start
Austria Austria
Not recruiting
21.09.2023
Belgium Belgium
Recruiting
21.09.2023
Bulgaria Bulgaria
Not recruiting
21.09.2023
Cyprus Cyprus
Not recruiting
21.09.2023
Czechia Czechia
Not recruiting
21.09.2023
Denmark Denmark
Not recruiting
21.09.2023
France France
Not recruiting
21.09.2023
Germany Germany
Recruiting
21.09.2023
Greece Greece
Not recruiting
21.09.2023
Hungary Hungary
Not recruiting
21.09.2023
Ireland Ireland
Not recruiting
21.09.2023
Italy Italy
Recruiting
21.09.2023
Lithuania Lithuania
Not recruiting
21.09.2023
Poland Poland
Not recruiting
21.09.2023
Portugal Portugal
Not recruiting
21.09.2023
Slovakia Slovakia
Not recruiting
21.09.2023
Spain Spain
Not recruiting
21.09.2023
Sweden Sweden
Not recruiting
21.09.2023
The Netherlands The Netherlands
Not recruiting
21.09.2023

Trial locations

Efgartigimod PH20 SC is a medication being studied for its long-term safety, tolerability, and effectiveness in adults with active idiopathic inflammatory myopathy. This condition involves inflammation of the muscles, leading to muscle weakness. The medication is administered subcutaneously, meaning it is injected under the skin. The goal of this study is to determine how well patients tolerate the medication over an extended period and to observe any potential side effects or improvements in their condition.

Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy – This is a group of diseases characterized by chronic muscle inflammation and weakness. The exact cause is unknown, but it involves the immune system attacking the body’s own muscle tissues. Symptoms often begin with muscle weakness, particularly in the shoulders and hips, making it difficult to perform everyday activities. Over time, the weakness can progress, affecting other muscles and leading to fatigue and difficulty swallowing. Some individuals may also experience joint pain, skin rashes, or lung problems. The progression and severity of symptoms can vary widely among individuals.

Trial ID:
2022-502851-79-00
Protocol code:
ARGX-113-2011
Trial Phase:
Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III)

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