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Monoclonal Antibodies

PF-06823859 low for Dermatomyositis

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Pfizer
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, week 1, week 4, week 8 and week 12
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Study Summary

This trial is testing an investigational drug for dermatomyositis in adults. The patients will be given either the drug or a placebo, and the effects will be monitored.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, week 1, week 4, week 8 and week 12
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, week 1, week 4, week 8 and week 12 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change From Baseline in Cutaneous Dermatomyositis Disease Area and Severity Index (CDASI) Activity Score at Week 12 (Stage 1, Stage 2 and Amended Stage 2)
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Laboratory Abnormalities (Stage 3)
Number of Participants With Electrocardiogram (ECG) Abnormalities (Stage 3)
+2 more
Secondary outcome measures
Absolute Values for Total Improvement Score (TIS) at Week 12 and Intermediate Scheduled Time Points (Stage 3)
Absolute Values of CDASI Activity Score at All Scheduled Timepoints Through Week 12 (All Stages)
Absolute Values of CDASI Damage Score at All Scheduled Timepoints Through Week 12 (All Stages)
+14 more

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: PF-06823859 ARM lowExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: PF-06823859 ARM highExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group III: Placebo ARMPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
PF-06823859 low
2018
Completed Phase 2
~80
PF-06823859 high
2018
Completed Phase 2
~80

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Who is running the clinical trial?

PfizerLead Sponsor
4,568 Previous Clinical Trials
10,911,811 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Dermatomyositis
304 Patients Enrolled for Dermatomyositis
Pfizer CT.gov Call CenterStudy DirectorPfizer
3,475 Previous Clinical Trials
8,092,979 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Dermatomyositis
294 Patients Enrolled for Dermatomyositis

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are octogenarians welcome in this trial?

"According to the age requirements set out in this trial's inclusion criteria, the youngest participants must be 18 years old while the oldest can be 80."

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Is PF-06823859 a safe medication for human usage?

"PF-06823859 is still being tested for efficacy in Phase 2 trials, so its safety score is lower at a 2."

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For which patients is this clinical trial appropriate?

"This trial is looking for 58 participants that have dermatomyositis and are between 18-80 years old. In addition to meeting those requirements, patients must also have Gottron's sign; Heliotrope eruption; Nailfold changes (dilated capillary loops, capillary dropout, cuticular hypertrophy and/or rugged cuticles); MMT-8 ≤136/150 and PhGA, VAS ≥3 cm (0-10 cm) by visual analog scale (VAS), Must have CDASI Activity score of greater than or equal to 14, and have failed at least 1 standard of"

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Are we still enrolling people in this research project?

"This research study is not actively recruiting participants at this time, according to the latest information available on clinicaltrials.gov. The trial was originally posted on 1/23/2018 and was last updated on 9/7/2022. There are currently 24 other trials looking for patients that you may be eligible for."

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In how many different medical facilities is this research project being conducted today?

"This trial has many enrolling patients, with over 30 locations participating. A few notable enrolment sites for this study include University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, UPMC Montefiore Clinical and Translational Research Center in Dallas, and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Birmingham."

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~10 spots leftby Apr 2025