Participating in research studies is essential to discovering new, more effective tests and treatments for different conditions. TMA members who have been involved in past clinical trials highly recommend it as a way to further knowledge of rare diseases like myositis.

Visit ClinicalTrials.gov to find a list of disease-specific research studies for:

• All forms
• Dermatomyositis
• Inclusion-body myositis
• Juvenile myositis
• Polymyositis

Highlighted Trials:

• Twin siblings study (PDF)
• Infliximab trial in DM and PM (PDF)
• A multi center, double-blind, placebo controlled, proof of concept study to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of BAF312 in patients with Polymyositis (PM) and Dermatomyositis (DM)
• IRB approved TS
• Myorisk IRB approved

• Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of BYM338 in Patients With Sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis

TMA staff is unable to answer specific questions regarding clinical trials and encourages you to contact the principal researcher listed for the trial.

Click here for an understanding of clinical trials

Updated March 2012