A Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Brepocitinib in Adults With Dermatomyositis (NCT05437263) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 3
A Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Brepocitinib in Adults With Dermatomyositis
United States, Argentina, Belgium241 participantsStarted 2022-10-31
Plain-language summary
This is a phase 3, multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study of treatment with brepocitinib (TYK2/JAK1 inhibitor) in adults with dermatomyositis (DM). The primary objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of two dose levels of brepocitinib in comparison to placebo, as measured by differences in the Total Improvement Score (TIS). After 52 weeks of double-blind treatment, participants have the option to continue therapy in a 52 week open-label extension phase where all participants will receive brepocitinib.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 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:
* A diagnosis of dermatomyositis according to 2017 EULAR/ACR Classification Criteria for Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies
* Adult subjects (18-75 years old)
* Active muscle and skin disease at screening and baseline
* Prior therapy OR current therapy with corticosteroids, hydroxychloroquine, and/or one non-steroid immunosuppressant
* Weight \> 40 kg to \< 130 kg, and with a body mass index (BMI) \< 40 kg/m2.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Dermatomyositis with end-stage organ involvement
* Dermatomyositis with irreversible muscle involvement
* History of:
* Any lymphoproliferative disorder
* Active malignancy;
* History of cancer within 5 years prior to randomization (exceptions for basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast, carcinoma in situ of the uterine cervix, or thyroid carcinoma.)
* Cancer-associated dermatomyositis
* Overlap myositis/connective tissue disease (except for overlap with Sjögren's syndrome)
* Participants at a risk of thrombosis or cardiovascular disease
* Participants with a high risk for herpes zoster reactivation
* Participants with active or recent infections
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.