← Back to Clinical Trials
Recruiting Phase 3 NCT06455449

NCT06455449 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)

◆ AI Clinical Summary
Plain-language summary for patients
Clinical Trial Summary
NCT ID NCT06455449
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor AstraZeneca
Condition Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 240 participants
Start Date 2024-06-20
Primary Completion 2027-05-14

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 75 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Anifrolumab (blinded)PlaceboAnifrolumab (unblinded, open label)

Eligibility Fast-Check

Enter your details for a quick preliminary check. This does not replace medical advice.

What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 240 participants in total. It began in 2024-06-20 with a primary completion date of 2027-05-14.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

The purpose of this multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled and double-blind study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of subcutaneous anifrolumab compared with placebo on the overall disease activity in participants with moderate to severe Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies (IIM) \[polymyositis (PM) or dermatomyositis (DM)\] while receiving standard of care (SoC) treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Capable of giving informed consent. Inclusion Criteria: 1. 18 - 75 years old 2. Body weight ≥40 kg 3. Must have "probable" or "definite" diagnosis of PM or DM according to the 2017 ACR/EULAR classification criteria for adult myositis. 4. Moderate or severe disease activity per core set measurements. 5. Currently receiving oral prednisone or other polymyositis or dermatomyositis treatments at a stable dose. 6. No history of active tuberculosis or severe COVID-19. 7. Male and female participants must follow contraception guidelines. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Participants with documented inclusion body myositis (IBM), immune mediation necrotizing myositis (IMNM), juvenile myositis (if diagnosed within 10 years prior to signing the ICF), drug-induced myositis, cancer associated myositis, amyopathic DM, and non inflammatory myopathies (eg, muscular dystrophies). 2. PM and DM patients at a high risk of malignancy. 3. Participants with rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease. 4. Participants with severe muscle damage or permanent weakness due to non-PM or non-DM conditions (i.e. stroke) as per the investigator's opinion. 5. Any history of severe case of herpes zoster infection 6. History of cancer (except adequately treated basal cell carcinoma or cervical cancer in-situ), immunodeficiency, HIV, HBV, active HCV . 7. Any clinical cytomegalovirus or Epstein-Barr virus infection that has not completely resolved within 12 weeks prior to signing the ICF. 8. Opportunistic infection requiring hospitalization or IV antimicrobial treatment within 3 years prior to randomization. 9. Recent non-opportunistic infection requiring hospitalization or anti-infective treatment. 10. Recent or concurrent enrollment in another clinical study with an investigational product. 11. Lactating, breastfeeding, or pregnant females or females who intend to become pregnant or begin breastfeeding

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

AstraZeneca Clinical Study Information Center

✉ information.center@astrazeneca.com

📞 1-877-240-9479

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06455449 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT06455449 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 240 participants.

Is NCT06455449 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06455449 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at information.center@astrazeneca.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06455449 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Phoenix, United States, Irvine, United States, Aurora, United States, Denver, United States and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06455449 clinical trial?

NCT06455449 is sponsored by AstraZeneca. The trial plans to enroll 240 participants.

Related Trials

ClinicalMetric — Independent clinical trial intelligence platform. Not affiliated with NIH, ClinicalTrials.gov, the U.S. FDA, or any pharmaceutical company, hospital, or clinical research organization. Trial data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Do not make any treatment, enrollment, or health decisions based solely on information found here — always consult a qualified healthcare professional. Full Disclaimer  ·  Last Reviewed: April 2026  ·  Data Methodology