Ruxolitinib cream for stubborn skin in dermatomyositis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests a cream called ruxolitinib for people with dermatomyositis whose skin symptoms haven't improved with standard treatments. It aims to see if this cream can reduce rash and activity when added to your current medications.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have dermatomyositis with skin symptoms that haven't improved after trying steroids and at least one other systemic medication
- Your skin rash covers at least 1% but less than 20% of your body and is moderately active
- You have tried at least one topical cream (like steroid or tacrolimus) in the past but it didn't work
- You have been on the same systemic medications for at least 2 months and agree to keep them stable during the study
- You are willing to use birth control if needed
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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