Phase 2, Randomized placebo controlled, factorial multicenter, Europe
Types & Number of IIM Studied:
Active polymyositis or dermatomyositis (N = 92)
Entry Criteria:
Probable or definite Bohan and Peter criteria for polymyositis or dermatomyositis
IMACS Core Set Measures Included:
Patient and Physician global activity, Manual Muscle Testing, CK, Myositis
Disease Activity Assessment Tool (MITAX); Health Related Quality of
Life by SF-36