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Studying a New Medicine for Muscle Weakness Diseases

Study Leader

Leslie Ranken, MD


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    About This Study

    The purpose of this study is to see if a new medicine called anifrolumab helps people with muscle weakness diseases called polymyositis and dermatomyositis. The medicine will be given as a shot under the skin, along with regular treatment. The study will check if this medicine helps people feel better and need less of their usual medicine.

    What Activities Are a Part of this Study?

    • Informed Consent Review
    • Use of Study Treatments or Placebo
    • Use of Study Health Plans
    • After Study Follow-Up Activities
    • Review of Medical History
    • Physical Examinations
    • Phone Calls and/or Emails
    • Study Visits and Consultations
    • Surveys/Questionnaires
    • Laboratory and Imaging Tests
    • Specimen Sample Collection
    • Diary/e-Diary Writing or Recordings

    Age & Gender

    • 18 - 100+ years old
    • Female
    • Male

    Language

    • This study enrolls English speakers only

    Additional Study Information

    • Compensation Offered
    • Reimbursement offered

    Study Locations

    • Greater Charlotte, NC

    Study Topics

    Arthritis, Lupus, and Autoimmune Disorders Movement Disorder Neurology Disorders

    Study Locations and Contacts

    • Greater Charlotte, NC: Daxita Patel daxita.patel@advocatehealth.org
    • Study Information
    • IRB Number: IRB00133357

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