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A Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Anifrolumab Administered as Subcutaneous Injection and Added to Standard of Care Compared With Placebo Added to Standard of Care in Adult Participants With Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies (Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis)

Testing Anifrolumab injections for muscle inflammation conditions.

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18-75 years
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Phase 3

This study aims to test if a new medicine called **anifrolumab** is safe and helps people with certain muscle diseases called **Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies** (IIM). This includes **polymyositis (PM)** and **dermatomyositis (DM)**, which cause muscle weakness and skin problems. In this study, participants will get either anifrolumab or a **placebo** (a dummy treatment) as a shot, along with their usual treatment. To join, you should be 18 to 75 years old, weigh between 40 and 100 kg, and have a diagnosis of PM or DM. You cannot join if you have other similar diseases or certain infections. The study is double-blind, meaning neither you nor the researchers know if you are getting the real medicine or placebo.

  • Study Length: Participants will be required to visit study centers for assessments over a period of time.
  • Risks: Like any study, there is a risk of side effects, and participants should discuss these with the study team.
  • Compensation: Participants may receive compensation for their time and travel.
Study details
    Polymyositis
    Dermatomyositis

NCT06455449

AstraZeneca

7 March 2026

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