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NCT02043548 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Tocilizumab in the Treatment of Refractory Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis

A Phase 2 study of Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis, sponsored by Chester Oddis.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
36
Enrollment target
7
Study locations

NCT02043548 is a Phase 2 study of Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis that has completed, run by Chester Oddis. The registered enrollment target is 36 participants, below the 483-participant average among 19 other Dermatomyositis trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). The trial reports 7 study locations across 7 states.

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The verdict

NCT02043548, a Phase 2 study of Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis, has completed, sponsored by Chester Oddis.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
36 participants
Enrollment target
7
Study locations

Study Summary

The purpose of this multi-center pilot study is to determine if the drug tocilizumab (Actemra) is effective in the treatment of patients with refractory adult polymyositis (PM) and dermatomyositis (DM).

Interventions

  • DRUG placebo
  • DRUG tocilizumab

Study Locations (7)

California

  • Cedars Sinai Medical Center - Los Angeles

Kansas

  • University of Kansas Medical Center - Kansas City

Minnesota

  • Mayo Clinic - Rochester

New York

  • North Shore Long Island Jewish Center - Great Neck

Pennsylvania

  • University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh

Tennessee

  • Vanderbilt University - Nashville

Wisconsin

  • Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 36 participants
Start Date 2014-10-01
Est. Completion 2019-07-31
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

Chester Oddis

1 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02043548

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02043548 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 36 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 483-participant average among 19 other Dermatomyositis trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). The listed sponsor is Chester Oddis, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Dermatomyositis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which placebo is the first listed.

NCT02043548 reports 7 study locations spanning 7 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include California, Kansas, Minnesota.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02043548 about?

NCT02043548 is a clinical study titled "Tocilizumab in the Treatment of Refractory Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis". The purpose of this multi-center pilot study is to determine if the drug tocilizumab (Actemra) is effective in the treatment of patients with refractory adult polymyositis (PM) and dermatomyositis (DM).

What is the current status of trial NCT02043548?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 36 participants. The study started on 2014-10-01. Estimated completion is 2019-07-31.

What conditions does trial NCT02043548 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02043548?

The interventions under investigation include: placebo (DRUG), tocilizumab (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02043548?

This trial is sponsored by Chester Oddis, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT02043548 being conducted?

This trial has 7 study locations across California, Kansas, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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