A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate Povetacicept in Adults With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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A Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study With a Long-term Extension of Povetacicept in Adults With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
2 other identifiers
interventional
30
4 countries
24
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the pharmacodynamic (PD) effect, safety, and tolerability of Povetacicept in participants with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG).
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for phase_2
Started May 2026
Typical duration for phase_2
24 active sites
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 24, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
March 30, 2026
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
May 13, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
March 2, 2029
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
March 2, 2029
July 21, 2026
July 1, 2026
2.8 years
March 24, 2026
July 20, 2026
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
Percent change in Total Immunoglobulin G (IgG)
Baseline and At Week 12
Safety and Tolerability as Assessed by Number of Participants with Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
From Baseline Up to Week 116
Study Arms (2)
Povetacicept
EXPERIMENTALParticipants will be randomized to receive one of the two doses of povetacicept for the initial 12 weeks. Eligible participants can receive povetacicept for an additional 96 weeks.
Placebo
PLACEBO COMPARATORParticipants will be randomized to receive placebo matched to povetacicept for the initial 12 weeks. Eligible participants can receive povetacicept for an additional 96 weeks.
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Age 18-80 years
- Diagnosis of generalized myasthenia gravis with generalized muscle weakness and fitting MGFA clinical classification II-IV
You may not qualify if:
- History of thymic surgery within 6 months of screening
- History of malignancy within the last 5 years
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (24)
Neurology Offices
Boca Raton, Florida, 33428, United States
SFM Clinical Reseach, LLC
Boca Raton, Florida, 33487, United States
Homestead Associates in Research
Homestead, Florida, 33033, United States
UF Health Jacksonville Respiratory Therapy (PFT and DLCO)
Jacksonville, Florida, 32209, United States
Y & L Advance Health Care, Inc D/B/A Elite Clinical Research - Neurology
Miami, Florida, 33144, United States
Quantix Research
Miami, Florida, 33173, United States
Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96817, United States
HSHS Medical Group - St. Elizabeth's Hospital
O'Fallon, Illinois, 62269, United States
Las Vegas Neurology Center
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89106, United States
Clinical Trials of South Carolina - Neurology
Charleston, South Carolina, 29406, United States
Ut Erlanger Neurology
Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37403, United States
Nerve and Muscle Center of Texas - Neurology
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
Texas Institute for Neurological Disorders
Sherman, Texas, 75093, United States
Neurology Care Clinic
Waxahachie, Texas, 75165, United States
Eastern Health - Box Hill Hospital
Box Hill, Australia
MICS Centrum Medyczne Bydgoszcz
Bydgoszcz, Poland
Neurologia Slaska Centrum Medyczne
Katowice, Poland
Clinical Research Center Sp. z o.o., Medic-R Sp. K.
Poznan, Poland
NZOZ NEURO-KARD Ilkowski i Partnerzy Sp. Partnerska Lekarzy
Poznan, Poland
Centrum Medyczne Neuroprotect
Warsaw, Poland
ETG Neuroscience
Warsaw, Poland
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust - Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Birmingham, United Kingdom
St. George's University Hospital
London, United Kingdom
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust - Salford Royal Hospital
Salford, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- phase 2
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- QUADRUPLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 24, 2026
First Posted
March 30, 2026
Study Start
May 13, 2026
Primary Completion (Estimated)
March 2, 2029
Study Completion (Estimated)
March 2, 2029
Last Updated
July 21, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-07
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share
Details on Vertex data sharing criteria and process for requesting access can be found at: https://www.vrtx.com/our-science/clinical-trials-data-sharing/