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NCT06857240 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Topical Ruxolitinib Cream for Refractory Cutaneous Dermatomyositis

A Phase 2 study of Dermatomyositis, sponsored by The Cleveland Clinic.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
15
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT06857240: Recruiting Phase 2 study of Dermatomyositis, sponsored by The Cleveland Clinic.

NCT06857240 is a Phase 2 study of Dermatomyositis that is actively recruiting participants, run by The Cleveland Clinic. The registered enrollment target is 15 participants, below the 484-participant average among 19 other Dermatomyositis trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT06857240, a Phase 2 study of Dermatomyositis, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by The Cleveland Clinic.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
15 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This study will assess the safety and efficacy of topical ruxolitinib for treating the refractory cutaneous manifestations in patients with dermatomyositis. The investigators' hypothesis is that topical ruxolitinib will be both safe and effective for such patients.

Primary Outcome

Change in Cutaneous Dermatomyositis Activity and Severity Index (CDASI) activity score (range 0 - 100; higher scores indicate greater disease activity) at 8 weeks

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Ruxolitinib Topical Cream

Study Locations (1)

Ohio

  • Cleveland Clinic - Cleveland

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 15 participants
Start Date 2025-06-01
Est. Completion 2027-12
Phase Phase 2
The Cleveland Clinic

688 total trials

What NCT06857240 shows while recruiting

NCT06857240 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 15 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 484-participant average among 19 other Dermatomyositis trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Dermatomyositis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Ruxolitinib Topical Cream is the first listed.

NCT06857240 reports a single indexed study location in Ohio.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06857240 about?

NCT06857240 is a clinical study titled "Topical Ruxolitinib Cream for Refractory Cutaneous Dermatomyositis". This study will assess the safety and efficacy of topical ruxolitinib for treating the refractory cutaneous manifestations in patients with dermatomyositis. The investigators' hypothesis is that topical ruxolitinib will be both safe and effective for such patients.

What is the current status of trial NCT06857240?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 15 participants. The study started on 2025-06-01. Estimated completion is 2027-12.

What conditions does trial NCT06857240 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Dermatomyositis.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06857240?

The interventions under investigation include: Ruxolitinib Topical Cream (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06857240?

This trial is sponsored by The Cleveland Clinic, which has 688 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06857240 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Ohio. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

Similar trials for Dermatomyositis

Matched on the same primary condition, ranked to surface studies in the same phase first, then by recruiting status, no relevance scoring or editorial curation.

Where NCT06857240's enrollment target sits among peer trials

15 19th of 19 higher than 1 of 19 other Dermatomyositis trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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