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Autoimmune DisordersPhase 2SUMMITNCT07103746

Ublituximab in Autoantibody Positive Immune Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy

A Phase 2 study testing Ublituximab in people with Autoimmune Disorders, run by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at 8 sites in United States.

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Trial summary

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… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Autoimmune Disorders
What is being tested?
Ublituximab
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
30 participants
Where
8 sitesUnited States
Study dates
21 Apr 2026to Aug 2029
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Participant must be able to understand and provide informed consent.
  • Age 18 years or older at disease onset.
  • Definite or probable IIM per the 2017 EULAR/ACR classification criteria.
  • Diagnosis of IMNM, meeting the 2016 ENMC classification criteria and having either of the following antibodies:
  • Anti-SRP
  • Anti-HMGCR
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  • Early disease as defined as onset of objective muscle weakness assessed by a physician and/or CK elevation attributed to IMNM within 1 year of the time of informed consent.
  • Muscle weakness as assessed by an MMT-8 score < 142 of 150 and CK > 1.5x ULN along with abnormality in at least 1 of the following 4 CSMs at screening:
  • PhGA ≥ 2 cm
  • PtGA ≥ 2 cm
  • Extramuscular global assessment ≥ 2 cm
  • HAQ-DI ≥ 0.25
  • Treatment with only one of the following background immunosuppressant medications for IMNM for at least 12 weeks prior to randomization and the same dose for at least 4 weeks prior to randomization:
  • Methotrexate up to 25 mg weekly
  • Mycophenolate mofetil up to 3000 mg daily
  • Mycophenolic acid up to 2160 mg daily
  • Azathioprine up to 2.5 mg/kg daily
  • Tacrolimus up to 0.2 mg/kg daily
  • Cyclosporine up to 5 mg/kg daily
  • Current therapy consisting of glucocorticoid ≤ 20 mg/day of prednisone. The dose must be stable for at least 4 weeks prior to randomization. Participants who stopped treatment with glucocorticoids are eligible if the last dose of the glucocorticoids was at least 4 weeks before the time of informed consent.
  • Female participants of childbearing potential and male participants with a partner of childbearing potential must agree to consistently and correctly use FDA approved highly effective methods of birth control, as shown in Appendix 1: Acceptable Contraception Methods for Females of Reproductive Potential, for the entire duration of the study and 6 months after last study drug infusion. Female participants of reproductive potential must have a negative pregnancy test at screening and at baseline.

Who cannot join

  • End-stage myositis with end-organ involvement that poses additional risk to the participant or confounds the assessment of the participant in the study. Conditions include but are not limited to advanced symptomatic interstitial lung disease (e.g., Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) <60% and/or requiring oxygen therapy) or severe dysphagia.
  • Irreversible muscle involvement and/or severe atrophy that will pose additional risk to the participant or confound the assessment of the participant in the study. This includes Muscle Damage VAS ≥ 3 cm at screening, documented history of severe atrophy of multiple muscle groups (based on MRI), and/or wheelchair bound.
  • Uncontrolled interstitial lung disease or any other uncontrolled IIM manifestation that in the opinion of the investigator would be likely to require treatment with prohibited medication during the study.
  • Diagnosis of other inflammatory or noninflammatory myopathies, including antibody-negative IMNM, inclusion body myositis, overlap myositis, metabolic myopathies, muscular dystrophies or family history of muscular dystrophy, drug induced, cancer-associated myositis, or endocrine-based myositis (except statin induced anti-HMGCR associated IMNM).
  • Severe liver disease, such as signs of ascites or hepatic encephalopathy.
  • History of malignancy (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer) unless cured by adequate treatment, with no evidence of recurrence for ≥ 5 years from the time of informed consent.
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  • Recent or ongoing bacterial, viral, or fungal infection requiring systemic treatment within 14 days of the time of informed consent.
  • Current suppressive therapy for any chronic infections including herpes simplex virus (HSV).
  • Infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) as defined by any of the following:
  • Positive interferon gamma release assay (IGRA) performed at screening or within 12 weeks prior to the time of informed consent.
  • Indeterminate IGRAs must be repeated (with same or other IGRA per local policy) and shown to be negative. Alternatively, if the assay remains indeterminant, a participant must have a negative purified protein derivative (PPD) skin test. Finally, if the participant has had the Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine or has some other condition complicating the interpretation of TB testing, consultation with infectious disease specialist must be obtained before randomization.
  • Medical history or serologic evidence at screening of chronic infections, including:
  • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection b. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) as indicated by surface antigen or hepatitis B core antibody positivity c. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) as indicated by anti-hepatitis C antibody positivity. If a participant is Hepatitis C antibody positive, they will be eligible to participate in the study if they have a negative viral load at Screening.
  • Known hypersensitivity reaction to ublituximab.
  • Received a live or live-attenuated vaccine < 4 weeks before the time of informed consent. Received any other type of vaccine < 2 weeks before the time of informed consent.
  • Any of the following laboratory tests at screening:
  • Hemoglobin < 10 g/dL b. Absolute white blood cell count < 3,000 cells/mm3 c. Platelet count < 100,000 cells/mm3 d. Absolute neutrophils < 1,500 cell/mm3 e. Peripheral B-cell < 40 cells/µL f. IgG < 690 mg/dL g. Estimated GFR < 50 mL/min/1.73 m2
  • Treatment with any immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory agent, such as cyclophosphamide, biologics, and Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, except those listed in the inclusion criteria 7 within 12 weeks prior to randomization.
  • Prior receipt of B-cell depleting agents such as rituximab, ocrelizumab, ofatumumab, or belimumab at any time.
  • Treatment of IMNM with IVIG or subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIG) within 12 weeks of randomization, or prior receipt of more than one cycle of IVIG at any time.
  • Participant has current or history (within 12 months of screening) of alcohol, drug, or medication abuse.
  • Participant is pregnant or lactating or intends to become pregnant during the study.
  • Use of any investigational drug within 24 weeks of the time of informed consent.
  • Past or current medical problems or findings from physical examination or laboratory testing that are not listed above, which, in the opinion of the investigator, may pose additional risks from participation in the study, may interfere with the participant's ability to comply with study requirements, or that may impact the quality or interpretation of the data obtained from the study.

Trial locations and contacts

8 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

8 sites in 1 country

United States8 sites, 8 recruiting
  • Emory University School of Medicine: Division of Rheumatology

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322

    Prateek Gandiga, MD

    Not yet recruiting
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital: Division of Rheumatology

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21244

    Zuzana Bologna, 706-284-3630, zbologn1@jh.edu

    Julie Paik, MD

    Recruiting
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine: Division of Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233

    James Andrews, MD

    Not yet recruiting
  • University of Chicago, Department of Medicine: Rheumatology

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637

    J'Heannhehbelle Rosier, 773-702-1000 ext. 21229, jrosier@bsd.uchicago.edu

    Iazsmin Ventura, MD

    Recruiting
  • Northwell Health: Division of Rheumatology and Allergy-Clinical Immunology

    Great Neck, New York, 11021

    Galina Marder, MD

    Not yet recruiting
  • University of Texas - Houston

    Houston, Texas, 77030

    Enrique Rodriguez, 713-500-4205, Enrique.Rodriguez@uth.tmc.edu

    Eleni Tiniakou, MD

    Recruiting
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center: Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15261

    Chester Oddis, MD

    Not yet recruiting
  • Mayo Clinic: Division of Rheumatology

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905

    Jeffery Laivell, 507-538-8095, Laivell.Jeffrey@mayo.edu

    Elie Naddaf, MD

    Recruiting

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About this study

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

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)

Being tested
Ublituximab, Placebo for Ublituximab
Keywords
Ublituximab, Active Autoantibody Positive Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy (IMNM), Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM)
Medical subject headings
Autoimmune Diseases, Myositis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • UblituximabDrug

    Also called BRIUMVI(TM)

    Initial dose includes 150 mg dose followed by 450 mg two weeks later; maintenance dose is 450 mg

  • Placebo for UblituximabDrug

    0.9% sodium chloride injection

Study groups in NCT07103746
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Initial Ublituximab Active GroupExperimentalReceives 150 mg Ublituximab at Day 0 and 450 mg Ublituximab at Week 2, followed by 450 mgs of Ublituximab at Weeks 24 and 48. At Week 26, will receive a Placebo dose of 450 mg to maintain the blind.
Receives: Drug: Ublituximab; Drug: Placebo for Ublituximab
Initial Placebo of ublituximab GroupExperimentalReceives 150 mg Placebo at Day 0 and 450 mg Placebo at Week 2. Receives 150 mg Ublituximab at Week 24 followed by 450 mg Ublituximab at Weeks 26 and 48.
Receives: Drug: Ublituximab; Drug: Placebo for Ublituximab

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. The primary endpoint is the Total Improvement Score (TIS) at Week 24 reflecting the change from baseline

    TIS is a composite endpoint based on improvement in the 6 Disease Activity Core Set Measure (CSM) scores and ranges from 0 to 100 (2016 American College of Rheumatology [ACR] Myositis Response Criteria/European League Against Rheumatism [EULAR]). A higher score indicates more improvement.

    Measured: Baseline to Week 24

Secondary outcomes (15)
  1. Change in mean Total Improvement Score (TIS) value

    Defined as achieving the Total Improvement Score (TIS)

    Measured: Baseline to weeks 48, 60, and 72

  2. Proportion of participants achieving minimal improvement response (TIS >= 20 points)

    Defined as achieving The Total Improvement Score (TIS) > =20 points (minimum improvement)

    Measured: Baseline to weeks 24, 48, 60 and 72

  3. Proportion of participants achieving moderate improvement response (TIS >= 40 points)

    Defined as achieving The Total Improvement Score (TIS) > =40 points (moderate improvement)

    Measured: Baseline to weeks 24, 48, 60 and 72

  4. Median Time to achieving minimal improvement response (TIS >= 20 points)

    Defined as the time to achieving The Total Improvement Score (TIS) > =20 points (minimum improvement)

    Measured: Baseline to week 24

  5. Median Time to achieving moderate improvement response (TIS >= 40 points)

    Defined as the time to achieving The Total Improvement Score (TIS) > =40 points (moderate improvement)

    Measured: Baseline to week 24

  6. Proportion of participants meeting the definition of worsening

    Measured: Baseline to Week 24, 48, 60, and 72

  7. Change in muscle endurance

    As measured by Functional index-3 scores (FI-3)

    Measured: Baseline to Week 24, 48, 60, and 72

  8. Change in Creatine Kinase (CK)

    Measured: Baseline to Week 24, 48, 60 and 72

  9. Change in proximal Manual Muscle Testing (MMT)

    As measured by testing the following muscles: trapezius, deltoid, biceps, iliopsoas, gluteus maximum, gluteus medius, hamstrings, and quadriceps

    Measured: Baseline to Week 24, 48, 60, and 72

  10. Incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs)

    Measured: Day 0 to week 24

  11. Incidence of serious adverse events (SAEs)

    Measured: Day 0 to week 24

  12. Incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) leading to treatment discontinuation

    Measured: Day 0 to week 24

  13. Change in the serum autoantibody titers

    Measured: Baseline to Week 24, 48, 60 and 72

  14. Change in peripheral B-cells

    Measured: Baseline to Week 24, 48, 60 and 72

  15. Change in cytokine levels

    Measured: Baseline to Week 24, 48, 60 and 72

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted5 Aug 2025
  2. Study start21 Apr 2026
  3. Primary completionAug 2028 (estimated)
  4. Study completionAug 2029 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator
Enrolment
30 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07103746
Sponsor's protocol ID
DAIT AIM01
Acronym
SUMMIT
Status last verified
Sep 2026
First submitted
21 Jul 2025
Last updated
17 Sep 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Ublituximab in people with Autoimmune Disorders, run by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at 8 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 21 inclusion and 24 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 8 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The primary endpoint is the Total Improvement Score (TIS) at Week 24 reflecting the change from baseline (time frame: Baseline to Week 24). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Sep 2026.

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