Myasthenia Gravis
Conditions
Brief summary
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of consolidation therapy with corticosteroids and/or immunosuppressants combined with efgartigimod in patients with generalized myasthenia gravis after the acute exacerbation.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Da, Yuwei, M.D.
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
OTHER
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1. Age ≥18 years, male or female. 2. Diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG) based on the following: 1. Typical clinical features of MG. 2. At least one of the following: Seropositive for anti-AChR antibodies (confirmed by reliable assay). Abnormal neuromuscular transmission on electrophysiological testing (e.g., RNS or SFEMG). Positive neostigmine test or documented response to cholinesterase inhibitors. 3. MGFA classification II-IV at consolidation baseline. 4. Seropositive for anti-AChR antibodies (required for enrollment). 5. Hospitalized for myasthenic crisis (MC) in the acute exacerbation and completed one treatment cycle of efgartigimod: acute exacerbation definition: Presence of MC warning signs (new or worsening within 2 weeks): Bulbar symptoms: Dysphagia, choking, weak cough, dysarthria. Respiratory symptoms: Dyspnea, respiratory muscle weakness. Generalized weakness: Head drop, jaw weakness, facial weakness. One treatment cycle of efgartigimod: 10 mg/kg IV, once weekly for 4 doses. 6. ≥2-point improvement in MG-ADL score from acute exacerbation baseline by Day 4 of efgartigimod treatment. 7. Willing and able to provide written informed consent before study participation.
Exclusion criteria
1. Treatment with IVIg, plasma exchange (PE), IV methylprednisolone (IVMP), or immunoadsorption (IA) within 1 month before consolidation baseline. 2. Thymectomy within 6 months before exacerbation baseline. 3. Use of immunomodulatory monoclonal antibodies or investigational drugs (not listed above) within 3 months before baseline or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer). 4. Pregnancy or lactation (women of childbearing potential must have negative pregnancy test and use contraception). 5. Known hypersensitivity to efgartigimod or any FcRn-targeting therapy. 6. Clinically significant comorbidities, including severe cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, pulmonary, or hematologic disorders, active malignancy and uncontrolled systemic infections. 7. Other autoimmune diseases that may interfere with efficacy assessment (e.g., uncontrolled thyroid disease, severe rheumatoid arthritis). 8. Any other condition deemed unsuitable by the investigator.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Proportion of patients achieving and maintaining minimal symptom expression (MSE) for at least 4 months after first attaining MSE status at any time during the consolidation therapy period within 2 months. | Consolidation baseline up to Month 6 | The MG-ADL is an 8-item patient-reported scale to assess MG symptoms and their effects on daily activities. The scale comprises 2 items on daily life activities and 6 items on symptoms. The MG-ADL total score range is 0-24, with higher scores indicative of greater disease severity. A patient was considered achieving MSE if there was a 1 or 0 on the MG-ADL total score ≥4 consecutive months after first attaining MSE status at any time during the consolidation therapy period within 2 months. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Proportion of patients with MGFA Post-Intervention Status (MGFA-PIS) at Month 6 and Month 12 | Consolidation baseline up to Month 6 AND Month 12 | — |
| Change from baseline in MG-ADL scores at Month 6 and Month 12 | Consolidation baseline up to Month 6 AND Month 12 | The Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) is an 8-item patient-reported scale to assess MG symptoms and their effects on daily activities. The scale comprises 2 items on daily life activities and 6 items on symptoms. The MG-ADL total score range is 0-24, with higher scores indicative of greater disease severity. |
| Change from baseline in QMG scores at Month 6 and Month 12 | Consolidation baseline up to Month 6 AND Month 12 | The Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis (QMG) scale quantifies disease severity based on impairments of body functions and structures as defined by the International Classification of Disability and Health. The QMG scale consists of 13 items that measure endurance or fatigability, and accounts for fluctuations in disease state. The QMG total score range is 0-39, with higher scores indicative of greater disease severity. |
| Proportion of patients achieving both minimal symptom expression (MSE) and a daily corticosteroid dose ≤5 mg at Month 12. | Consolidation baseline up to Month 12 | The MG-ADL is an 8-item patient-reported scale to assess MG symptoms and their effects on daily activities. The scale comprises 2 items on daily life activities and 6 items on symptoms. The MG-ADL total score range is 0-24, with higher scores indicative of greater disease severity. A patient was considered achieving MSE if there was a 1 or 0 on the MG-ADL total score. |
| Proportion of patients achieving minimal symptom expression (MSE) with daily corticosteroid dose ≤5 mg at Month 6 | Consolidation baseline up to Month 6 | — |
| Incidence of acute exacerbations, impending myasthenic crisis, or myasthenic crisis events during the study period | Consolidation baseline up to Month 12 | — |
| Types and frequencies of adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) during the study period | Consolidation baseline up to Month 12 | — |
| Proportion of patients achieving minimal symptom expression (MSE) at Month 6 | Consolidation baseline up to Month 6 | — |
Contacts
Primary ContactYu wei Da, M.D.
Outcome results
None listed