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An Open-label Clinical Trial of the Combination Treatment of Tacrolimus and Corticosteroid in Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis Patients With Interstitial Pneumonitis, With Comparison Against Corticosteroid-treated Historical Controls
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Tacrolimus for Interstitial Pneumonitis and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 25 participants across 11 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the combination treatment of tacrolimus and corticosteroid in polymyositis/dermatomyositis patients with interstitial pneumonitis with comparison against corticosteroid-treated historical controls.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Start at the standard starting dose of 0.075mg/kg/day divided into two doses, then adjust doses based on clinical response and tolerability, but maintain whole blood trough levels between 5 to 10 ng/mL and total daily doses equal to or below 0.3mg/kg.