MAS825 for Still's Disease
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests the effectiveness and safety of a new treatment called MAS825, an experimental therapy for Still's disease, a rare inflammatory condition causing symptoms like fever, rash, and joint pain. The trial includes children and adults with active Still's disease, particularly those requiring medications like prednisone. Participants must not have received certain immune drugs previously. As a Phase 2 trial, the research focuses on measuring the treatment's effectiveness in an initial, smaller group of people.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for the MAS825 trial?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but it excludes those who have ongoing or previous treatment with immunomodulatory drugs. You may need to discuss your specific medications with the trial team.
Is there any evidence suggesting that MAS825 is likely to be safe for humans?
Research has shown that MAS825 is generally safe for people with Still's disease. Studies indicate that treatments targeting IL-6, such as MAS825, do not present major safety issues. Patients who have used similar treatments in the past have tolerated them well.
In other studies, drugs like MAS825 have proven effective, working well without causing serious side effects. This suggests that MAS825 should also be well-tolerated.
Since the trial is in Phase 2, MAS825 has already passed initial safety tests in humans. This indicates some evidence of safety, but researchers continue to collect more data to confirm this.12345Why do researchers think this study treatment might be promising?
MAS825 is unique because it introduces a new approach to treating Still's Disease by potentially targeting specific inflammatory pathways more precisely than current treatments, like NSAIDs or corticosteroids. Researchers are excited about MAS825 because it may offer a more targeted mechanism of action, which could lead to fewer side effects and improved symptom control. This experimental drug represents hope for a more effective and safer treatment option for patients with Still's Disease.
What evidence suggests that MAS825 might be an effective treatment for Still's disease?
Research has shown that MAS825, the investigational treatment in this trial, may help treat Still's disease by targeting specific proteins in the body. In earlier studies, patients with severe forms of a similar condition, sJIA, responded well to MAS825. This drug blocks proteins called IL-1β and IL-18, which can cause inflammation. One study found that 40% of patients achieved complete disease control after two years. Another study showed that 50% of patients experienced significant improvement after three years. These results suggest that MAS825 could effectively manage symptoms of Still's disease.36789
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for pediatric and adult patients with Still's Disease who have a fever, rash, joint pain or swelling, serositis (inflammation of tissues lining the lungs, heart, abdomen), or macrophage activation syndrome as indicated by certain blood markers. They must need steroids to manage their condition and be at least 1 year old.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive MAS825 to evaluate clinical efficacy, safety, and tolerability
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Long-term follow-up
Participants are assessed for long-term safety and efficacy outcomes
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- MAS825
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Lead Sponsor
Dr. Vas Narasimhan
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Chief Executive Officer since 2018
MD from Harvard Medical School
Dr. Shreeram Aradhye
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Chief Medical Officer since 2021
MD