Clinical trial Recruiting at 4 sites Observational Ages 0 to 90

Improving diagnosis and understanding of myasthenia gravis in Chinese patients

Official title: Precision Diagnosis and Prospective Cohort Study for Myasthenia Gravis: Multicenter Analysis in China

Run by Huashan Hospital · NCT04535843 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to improve how doctors diagnose and understand myasthenia gravis in Chinese patients by tracking the health of 300 people with the condition over time.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages0 Years to 90 Years
SexAll
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SponsorHuashan Hospital
Academic / other
Locations4 sites (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality and 3 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 1, 2024
Main results expectedFebruary 1, 2028
Study endsMay 1, 2028
Registry record updatedMay 28, 2025
Trial IDNCT04535843 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with myasthenia gravis who exhibit fluctuating muscle weakness and meet specific diagnostic criteria.

Probably not a fit

Patients with conditions that mimic or overlap with myasthenia gravis, such as Lambert-Eaton syndrome or congenital myasthenia syndrome, may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to enhance the clinical capacity for diagnosing and understanding the natural history of myasthenia gravis (MG) among Chinese patients. It plans to recruit 300 patients with MG, documenting their conditions and following them over time. The study will focus on the management of screening tests and the manifestations of the cohort, utilizing biomarkers and omics data for analysis.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more accurate diagnoses and better management strategies for patients with myasthenia gravis.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is focused on a specific population, similar studies have shown promise in improving diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes in other regions.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* fluctuating muscle weakness and fatigability, along with one of the below:
* more than 10% amplitude decrement in low frequency repetitive nerve stimulation,less than 10% amplitude increment in high frequency repetitive nerve stimulation;
* anti-AChR or MuSK antibody positivity;
* positive to the neostigmine test;
* understanding and assigning the informed consent form, and having a good compliance with the follow up.

Exclusion Criteria:

* excluding the possible diagnosis of Lambert-Eaton syndrome, congenital myasthenia syndrome,botulism injection, chronic progressive extraocular ophthalmoplegia, etc;
* poor compliance to the follow up.

Where it's running

  • Shanghai Chest Hospital
    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
    Recruiting
  • Obsterics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University
    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
    Recruiting
  • Children's Hospital of Fudan University
    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
    Recruiting
  • Huashan Hospital
    Shanghai, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.