Drug Rediscovery for Rare Immune Mediated Inflammatory Diseases

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating new treatments for rare immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) such as Behet's disease, idiopathic inflammatory myopathy, and IgG4-related disease. Current treatments often involve high doses of steroids and other immunosuppressants that can cause long-term side effects, including infections. This study is exploring whether blocking a specific pathway called JAK-STAT, which is involved in inflammation, could offer a more targeted therapy. The role of type 1 interferon in these diseases suggests that inhibiting JAK1 may reduce disease activity. Participants in this study will receive Filgotinib, a drug taken orally once daily at a dose of 200 mg for 26 weeks. This treatment is being assessed to see how it affects disease activity in patients with the three conditions. The study does not include a placebo group and is open-label, meaning both researchers and participants know the treatment being given. During the 26-week period, participants will undergo regular assessments to monitor disease activity specific to each condition, quality of life using the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire, and symptoms such as pain and fatigue. Researchers will also track corticosteroid use and any side effects related to the treatment. Safety and treatment effects will be carefully evaluated throughout the study, which aims to better understand the potential of Filgotinib for these rare diseases.

Drug Rediscovery for Rare Immune Mediated Inflammatory Diseases