๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-06

Ublituximab in Autoantibody Positive Immune Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy (NCT07103746)

Study of Ublituximab in Early, Active, Autoantibody-Positive, IMMune-MedIated NecroTizing Myopathy (AIM01)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a multi-center, Phase 2 trial of ublituximab as first-line combination therapy in early, active autoantibody positive immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy. The primary objective is to estimate the effect of ublituximab as first add-on combination therapy at 24 weeks compared to placebo in treating early, active autoantibody positive immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy using the validated 2016 American College of Rheumatology/ European League Against Rheumatism (ACR/EULAR) Myositis Response Criteria, as measured by the Total Improvement Score (TIS)

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine: Division of Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology โ€” Birmingham, Alabama

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (8 Sites)

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine: Division of Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology โ€” Birmingham, Alabama
  • Emory University School of Medicine: Division of Rheumatology โ€” Atlanta, Georgia
  • University of Chicago, Department of Medicine: Rheumatology โ€” Chicago, Illinois
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital: Division of Rheumatology โ€” Baltimore, Maryland
  • Mayo Clinic: Division of Rheumatology โ€” Rochester, Minnesota
  • Northwell Health: Division of Rheumatology and Allergy-Clinical Immunology โ€” Great Neck, New York
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center: Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology โ€” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • University of Texas - Houston โ€” Houston, Texas

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—