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Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is prevalent among elderly. Untreated, it leads to major reduction in quality of life. Glucocorticoids are the cornerstone of treatment, but have drawbacks, warranting glucocorticoid sparing treatment. A proof of concept study on Rituximab (RTX) vs placebo showed efficacy in 48 vs 21%(p=0.049) in glucocorticoid free remission after 21 weeks (Marsman et al. 2021). Though promising, the short study duration, small sample size and only few relapsing patients included in this study require further confirmation. Therefore a larger randomised controlled trial with longer follow up will be performed on RTX efficacy on glucocorticoid free remission in relapsing PMR patients during glucocorticoid taper.


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NCT number NCT05533164
Study type Interventional
Source Sint Maartenskliniek
Contact Pauline Bovens
Phone 0031243272575
Email p.bovens@maartenskliniek.nl
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Start date February 9, 2023
Completion date January 2027

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