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Clinical Trial ● Currently Recruiting Phase II NCT06665256

Phase 2 Study of Rapcabtagene Autoleucel in Myositis

Phase 2 Study of Rapcabtagene Autoleucel in Myositis — Recruiting • Phase II • Respiratory / COPD / Asthma • NCT06665256.

📅 15 May 2026 ⏱ 2 min read
Currently Recruiting
This trial is actively seeking participants in the UK. Discuss eligibility with your patient before referring.
Status
Currently Recruiting
Phase
Phase II
NCT ID
NCT06665256
Sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Start
2024-12-17
ClinicaliQ Trial Snapshot
  • Phase 2 Study of Rapcabtagene Autoleucel in Myositis — Recruiting • Phase II • Respiratory / COPD / Asthma • NCT06665256.
  • What is being tested: Rapcabtagene autoleucel, a CAR T-cell therapy, is being evaluated against a comparator treatment in patients with severe refractory idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) to assess its efficacy and safety in this treatment-resistant population.
  • Patient eligibility overview: The trial enrolls participants with severe refractory IIM who have failed conventional immunosuppressive therapies, representing a clinically challenging group with limited treatment options.
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What This Trial Is Studying

A Phase 2, randomized, open-label, controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of rapcabtagene autoleucel versus comparator in participants with severe refractory idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM)

Eligibility Snapshot
  • Key Inclusion Criteria: 1. Men and women, aged ≥ 18 and ≤75 years, with a diagnosis of probable or definite myositis according to American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism 2017 (ACR/EULAR 2017) criteria
  • Participants who had inadequate response to prior therapy 3. Diagnosed with active disease such as presence of at least 1 of the following criteria: abnormal enzyme levels assessed as secondary to IIM, or EMG demonstrating active disease, DM skin rash, muscle biopsy demonstrating active IIM, or MRI demonstrating active inflammation.
  • Participant must meet criteria for severe myositis such as presence of active muscle weakness. Key

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