The Evaluation of Belimumab in Myasthenia Gravis (MG) (NCT01480596) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
The Evaluation of Belimumab in Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
United States, Canada, Germany40 participantsStarted 2013-04
Plain-language summary
Study BEL115123 is a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, multinational study of belimumab (10 mg/kg) to investigate the efficacy and safety of belimumab in subjects with MG. The study will enroll male and female outpatients (\> or equal to 18 years of age) with a diagnosis of MG who are 1) acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody positive or muscle specific kinase (MuSK) antibody positive, 2) on current standard of care therapy, and 3) continue to exhibit signs of MG. The study will include 3 phases: a 4 week screening period, a 24 week treatment period, and a 12 week follow-up period. IP will be administered intravenously on Days 0, 14, 28 and then every 28 days through and including Week 20. At Week 24, primary outcomes will be obtained. Follow up evaluations will be conducted at Weeks 28, 32 and 36 for all subjects. The primary objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of belimumab as evaluated by the change in the quantitative myasthenia gravis (QMG) score.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years and older, with life expectancy of greater than 1 year.
* MG of class II to IVa inclusive.
* Acetylcholine receptor (AChR) or muscle specific kinase (MuSK) antibody positive.
* Stable dose (defined as no dose changes) not exceeding the maximum doses given in Section 5.6.1 of the following therapy(ies) prior to screening: Cholinesterase inhibitor(pyridostigmine or equivalent) for at least 2 weeks prior to screening and no immunosuppressants; Cholinesterase inhibitor (pyridostigmine or equivalent) for at least 2 weeks prior to screening and/or only one of the following: prednisone (up to 40 mg/day or equivalent) for at least 1 month prior to screening; azathioprine for at least 6 months prior to screening; mycophenolate for at least 6 months prior to screening, or cyclosporine for at least 3 months prior to screening; or Cholinesterase inhibitor (pyridostigmine or equivalent) for at least 2 weeks prior to screening and/or prednisone (up to 20 mg/day or equivalent) for at least 1 month prior to screening and only one of the following: azathioprine for at least 6 months prior to screening, mycophenolate for at least 6 months prior to screening, or cyclosporine for at least 3 months prior to screening
* Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis (QMG) score of 8 or greater, with at least 4 points derived from signs other than ocular
* A female subject is eligible to participate if she is: Of non-childbearing potential; Of childbearing potential and NOT pregnant…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Mean Change From Baseline for Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis (QMG) Score at Week 24