Study of Arimoclomol in Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) (NCT02753530) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Study of Arimoclomol in Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM)
United States, United Kingdom152 participantsStarted 2017-08-16
Plain-language summary
Funding Source - FDA Office of Orphan Products Development (OOPD). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the study drug, arimoclomol in IBM patients.
Who can participate
Age range
45 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Meet any of the European Neuromuscular Centre Inclusion Body Myositis research diagnostic criteria 2011 categories for IBM.
* Demonstrate being able to arise from a chair without support from another person or device.
* Able to ambulate at least 20 ft/6 meters with or without assistive device. Once arisen from the chair, participant may use any walking device, i.e. walker/frame, can, crutches, or braces. They cannot be supported by another person and cannot use furniture or wall for support.
* Age at onset of weakness \>45 years.
* Body weight of \>= 40 kg.
* Able to give informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of any of the following excludes subject participation in the study: chronic infection particularly HIV or Hepatitis B or C; cancer other than basal cell cancer less than five years prior; or other chronic serious medical illnesses.
* Presence of any of the following on routine blood screening: White blood cells (WBC) \<3000; platelets \< 100,000; hematocrit \<30%; blood urea nitrogen (BUN) \>30 mg/dL; creatinine \>1.5 x upper limit of normal; symptomatic liver disease with serum albumin \<3 g/dL.
* History of most recent creatine kinase \>15x the upper limit of normal without any other explanation besides IBM.
* History of non-compliance with other therapies.
* Use of testosterone except for physiologic replacement doses in case of androgen deficiency. Participants must have documented proof of the androgen deficiency.
* Coexistence of…
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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Change in Inclusion Body Myositis Functional Rating Scale (IBMFRS) Total Score