Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) Clinical Trial
Official title:
Pilot Study of Natalizumab in the Treatment of Patients With Inclusion Body Myositis
Muscle biopsies of patients with Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) have demonstrated a T-cell predominant inflammatory infiltrate, therefore, new agents targeting T -cell mediated cell death may be a novel treatment for IBM. Such an agent capable of preventing T-cell movement out of the vasculature, such as natalizumab, may be beneficial in IBM patients. Six patients will be recruited to participate in this phase I trial.
This is a phase I open label, non-placebo controlled trial evaluating the safety and
efficacy of natalizumab in patients with IBM. Pre and post treatment muscle biopsies
including measurements of the degree of inflammation as well as the types of inflammatory
cells will be measured. The investigators will also assess quality of life, the inclusion
body myositis functional rating score (IBM-FRS), and patient and physician global impression
of change. Manual muscle testing and quantitative dynamometry will also be evaluated to see
if patient's strength improves.
Patients who are eligible to participate and have signed a consent form will have a muscle
biopsy performed at baseline and at the end of the study. Physical and neurological exams,
as well as IBM-FRS, safety labs will be conducted and collected at monthly visits. Patients
will start natalizumab therapy at 300mg intravenously every 4 weeks for 24 weeks. All study
related procedures will be conducted at Phoenix Neurological Associates, as well as all
infusions and muscle biopsies
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| Status | Clinical Trial | Phase | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completed |
NCT02481453 -
Rapamycine vs Placebo for the Treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis
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Phase 2/Phase 3 |