Clinical Research Directory

Studying Nerve Function and Structure in Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Anti-MAG Neuropathy and CIDP

The project aims to perform both conventional nerve-conduction studies and axonal-excitability assessments using the TRONDF protocol in patients with selected forms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, with comparison to individuals affected by dysimmune, acquired neuropathies, specifically chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) and anti-MAG-neuropathy. The study further includes the analysis of nerve fibers obtained from skin biopsy in patients with CMT, as well as ultrasound evaluation of nerves (from the wrist to the axilla) and of intrinsic hand muscles. Axonal-excitability techniques involve the delivery of two electrical stimuli to the nerve under investigation; both stimuli vary in intensity, whereas only the first, known as the conditioning stimulus, varies in duration. Changes in response amplitude are then measured as these stimulation parameters are systematically adjusted. Some preliminary studies have already suggested the effectiveness of this method in distinguishing CMT1A from certain forms of acquired demyelinating disease, including acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (AIDP) and CIDP. Despite the promising results, only a limited number of studies have so far been conducted in humans and mice, and no comprehensive and systematic study has yet been carried out describing the changes in axonal excitability in the various CMT subtypes, either in humans or in mouse models.

CD19/BCMA-Targeted UCAR-T for Patients With Neurological Autoimmune Diseases

This single-arm, open-label investigator-initiated trial (IIT) evaluates the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and efficacy of RD06-05 in patients with autoimmune neurological diseases, including Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP), Autoimmune Encephalitis (AE), and other B-cell-mediated neuroautoimmune disorders. In this study, the dose of CAR-T cells administered is 10×10⁶ CAR⁺T cells per kilogram of body weight. Investigators may decide whether to add other dose groups based on the subjects' safety data, pharmacokinetic (PK) data, pharmacodynamic (PD) data, and preliminary efficacy data. For each indication, 6 to 9 subjects will be enrolled, with a total of 24 to 36 subjects planned for enrollment in the entire study.

A Study to Assess the Long-term Safety and Efficacy of a Subcutaneous Formulation of Efgartigimod in Adults With Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP, an Autoimmune Disorder That Affects the Peripheral Nerves)

This is the open-label extension study of phase II ARGX-113-1802 to evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of the subcutaneous formulation of efgartigimod in adults with CIDP. Patients already stabilized on efgartigimod PH20 SC will also have the opportunity to participate in a sub study to explore less frequent dosing of efgartigimod PH20 SC.

Polyneuropathy, Impairments and Physical Activity - The PolyImPAct Study

The project aims to investigate the validity, and reliability of outcome measures of muscle strength, functioning (gait, balance, and fine motor skills), physical activity, and patient-reported outcome measures of functioning (gait, balance, and fine motor skills), and daily living among patients with polyneuropathy. Further, the project aims to compare physical activity and patient-reported outcome measures of functioning (gait, balance, and fine motor skills), and daily living among patients with polyneuropathy with physical activity and patient-reported outcome measures of functioning (gait, balance, and fine motor skills) and daily living in healthy adults.

Ripertamab for the Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if ripertamab works to treat chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. It will also learn about the safety of ripertamab. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does ripertamab reduce the risk of recurrence in patients? What medical problems do participants have when taking ripertamab? Researchers will compare ripertamab to a placebo (a look-alike substance that contains no drug) to see if ripertamab works to treat chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. Participants will: A single intravenous infusion of drug ABC or placebo. Visit the clinic for checkups and tests during W1, W2, W4, W8, W12 Keep a diary of their symptoms and the number of times they undergo rescue therapy