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Sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis Natural History Study

Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Inclusion Body Myositis
Sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis
Registration Number
NCT05046821
Lead Sponsor
University of California, Irvine
Brief Summary

This is a prospective natural history study on patients with clinically defined sIBM. Participants will be assessed every 6 months over two years (five visits total). We will include 150 participants, enrolled across 13 sites, with sporadic IBM, diagnosed according to established criteria.

Detailed Description

This is a prospective natural history study on patients with clinically defined sIBM. Participants will be assessed every 6 months over two years (five visits total). We will include 150 participants with sporadic IBM, diagnosed according to established criteria. Participants will require an routine serum sample via blood draw to evaluate for NT5c1A antibody status. This testing will be performed at Washington University School of Medicine in the Neuromuscular Laboratory. Investigators will be blinded to antibody status. A subset of participants (40) will undergo a muscle biopsy at the Baseline visit.

Aim 1. To determine for the first time whether NT5c1A antibodies mediate disease progression over a two-year interval in patients with sIBM.

We will perform a prospective, non-interventional, observational study on patients with sIBM with follow up and evaluations every 6 months over a two-year time frame. Primary analyses are: 1) the rates of disease progression and severity as measured by rates of decline in IBM Functional Rating Scale (IBMFRS) score and Timed Get Up and Go (TUG); 2) the presence or absence of serum antibodies to NT5c1A; and 3) the presence and frequency of variant T-cells in the serum and skeletal muscle.

Aim 2. To perform a detailed morphological, histochemical and immunohistochemical analysis of fresh muscle biopsy specimens obtained from a subset of patients with sIBM.

Aim 3. To characterize the distribution of "immunosenescent" lymphocytes in circulating blood from patients with sIBM.

Aim 4. To quantify the decline in the respiratory function of sIBM patients.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
150
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Ages 40 years and older
  2. Fulfills ENMC 2011 criteria of clinically definite or probable sporadic Inclusion body myositis (sIBM)
  3. Disease onset is within the past 10 years of the time of Baseline visit
  4. Able to participate and comply with study related procedures
  5. Able to provide written consent
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Current or very recent use (within last 6 months of the Baseline visit) of immunomodulation or immunosuppression therapy.
  2. Current or very recent use (within last 90 days of the Baseline visit) of an investigational medication or therapy.
  3. Co-existing significant medical or surgical conditions that, in the opinion of the investigator, will influence study participation or alter natural history.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) (sitting)Change from Baseline to Month 24

breathing test

Timed Up and Go (TUG)Change from Baseline to Month 24

Stand up from a chair, walk 3 meters, sit back down in chair

Inclusion Body Myositis Functional Rating Scale (IBMFRS)Change from Baseline to Month 24

The IBMFRS is a 10 item questionnaire. Scores for each item range from 0 to 4. There is a total maximum score of 40 and minimum score of 0. The higher the score the better functional status of the person.

Frequency of immunophenotypic abnormalities in blood and muscleChange from Baseline to Month 24

Laboratory assessment

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Sydney Swallow QuestionnaireChange from Baseline to Month 24

swallow ability questionnaire

NIH PROMIS questionnairesChange from Baseline to Month 24

quality of life questionnaires

Maximum Inspiratory Pressure/Maximum Expiratory PressureChange from Baseline to Month 24

breathing tests

Manual Muscle TestingChange from Baseline to Month 24

muscle strength testing

EAT-10 QuestionnaireChange from Baseline to Month 24

swallow ability questionnaire

Forced Vital Capacity (supine)Change from Baseline to Month 24

breathing test done while lying down

sporadic inclusion body myositis physical functioning assessment (sIFA)Change from Baseline to Month 24

functional ability questionnaire

Hand Held DynamometryChange from Baseline to Month 24

muscle strength testing

Trial Locations

Locations (13)

Ohio State University

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Columbus, Ohio, United States

Washington University in St. Louis

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Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

University of Colorado

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Aurora, Colorado, United States

Nerve and Muscle Center of Texas

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Houston, Texas, United States

University of Washington

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Seattle, Washington, United States

Brigham and Women's Hospital

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

University of California, Irvine

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Orange, California, United States

Johns Hopkins University

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Baltimore, Maryland, United States

University of California, Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, California, United States

University of Miami

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Miami, Florida, United States

University of Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Kansas University Medical Center

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Fairway, Kansas, United States

Oregon Health & Science University

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Portland, Oregon, United States

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