SHR-2173 injection added to standard care for generalized myasthenia gravis
Official title: A Phase II, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of SHR-2173 in Patients With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
Run by Guangdong Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd · NCT07622342 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This Phase 2 trial tests whether SHR-2173 added to usual treatment helps adults with generalized myasthenia gravis more than a placebo add-on.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Guangdong Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | CAR-T |
| Locations | 2 sites (Changsha, Hunan and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 28, 2026 |
| Main results expected | September 2027 |
| Study ends | December 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 22, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07622342 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults 18–75 with generalized MG (MGFA II–IV), positive anti-AChR or anti-MuSK antibodies, MG-ADL ≥5 (>50% non-ocular), QMG ≥11, and stable SOC.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals not responding to SOC or who do not meet the antibody or scoring criteria may not experience benefit from SHR-2173.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase II study compares SHR-2173 injections to placebo when added to standard of care in adults with generalized myasthenia gravis. Participants will be screened for eligibility and then randomized to receive SHR-2173 or placebo over 24 weeks, followed by a 12-week safety follow-up. The trial will assess efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic effects, with separate treatment and monitoring periods. Key inclusion criteria include confirmed gMG with specific antibody status and functional scores, while major exclusions are typical safety-related considerations.Locations include Xiangya Hospital (Changsha) and Huashan/Fudan University (Shanghai).
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience improved MG symptoms and quality of life due to add-on SHR-2173 therapy.
How similar studies have gone: Previous similar approaches in MG have shown potential signals in this class of therapies, but this exact SHR-2173 strategy in gMG is being evaluated in a dedicated Phase II trial.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male and female participants aged 18-75 years, confirmed diagnosis of generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) (Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America \[MGFA\] class II-IV). 2. Positive for anti-AChR antibody or anti-MuSK antibody. 3. MG-ADL total score ≥5 at screening and baseline, with \>50% of the score attributable to non-ocular items. 4. QMG score ≥11 at screening and baseline. 5. Maintenance on stable standard of care (SOC) therapy. 6. No contraindication to at least one rescue therapy: IVIg or PLEX. 7. Provided written informed consent (ICF) after full understanding of the study content, procedures, and potential adverse reactions. 8. Female subjects with fertility or male participants whose partners are women of childbearing age must avoid donating sperm/eggs from the date of signing the ICF until 12 weeks after the last study medication, and agree to take contraceptive measures as specified in the protocol Exclusion Criteria: 1. Presence of any of the following medical histories or comorbidities: 1. Any untreated thymic epithelial tumor, mediastinal germ cell tumor, or other malignant mediastinal mass; or any thymic cyst or other mass requiring immediate intervention per investigator judgment; 2. Previous history of thymic tumor not meeting protocol requirements; 3. Myasthenic crisis (MGFA Class V) within 3 months prior to randomization; 4. Any known disease other than gMG that may interfere with study procedures and assessments; 5. A history of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML); 6. A history of body irradiation or organ transplantation. 2. Use of any of the following drugs/treatments or participation in a clinical study: 1. Prior treatment with CAR-T or other cellular therapy, or T-cell engager (TCE) therapy; 2. Anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody within 6 months prior to randomization; other B-cell or plasma cell-depleting therapy within 6-12 months prior to randomization; 3. Alkylating agent within 12 weeks prior to randomization; 4. Any biologic for MG treatment within 12 weeks prior to randomization; 5. Neonatal Fc receptor antagonist therapy within 8 weeks prior to randomization; 6. Janus kinase (JAK), Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK), or tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitor within 12 weeks prior to randomization; 7. IVIg, subcutaneous immunoglobulin, or PLEX therapy within 4 weeks prior to randomization; 8. Live/attenuated live vaccine within 4 weeks prior to randomization, or planned vaccination during the study. 3. A history of malignancy within 5 years prior to screening; 4. Infection-related medical history and examinations: 1. A history of herpes zoster meeting any of the following: 1) A history of disseminated herpes zoster, herpes zoster encephalitis, or ocular herpes zoster involving the retina; 2) Recurrent herpes zoster with 2 or more episodes within 2 years; 3) Herpes zoster infection not fully resolved within 12 weeks prior to screening; 2. A history of tuberculosis (TB) or latent TB infection; 3. A known history of primary immunodeficiency, splenectomy, or any underlying condition predisposing to infection; 4. A history of recurrent infections requiring hospitalization and intravenous antibiotics; 5. Any infection requiring hospitalization and/or intravenous antimicrobial therapy within 8 weeks prior to randomization, or any infection requiring oral antimicrobial therapy within 2 weeks prior to randomization; 6. Positive test result for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis C virus antibody, treponemal pallidum antibody, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody; for patients with HBsAg-negative but hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb)-positive, regardless of the status of hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb), HBV-DNA testing is required to confirm their condition, with HBV-DNA-positive patients excluded and HBV-DNA-negative patients eligible to participate in the study. 5. General situation: 1. Pregnant or lactating females; 2. A history of alcohol abuse or illicit drug abuse within 1 year prior to screening; 3. A history of allergic diathesis, or known hypersensitivity/intolerance to any component of the investigational product; 4. Major surgery within 3 months prior to the screening, or planned major surgery during the study; 5. Any condition that, in the investigator's judgment, may affect evaluation of study drug safety and efficacy, or any other condition that renders the subject ineligible.
Where it's running
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Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Changsha, Hunan, China Recruiting -
Huashan Hospital, Fudan University
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Kunming Li
- Email: kunming.li@hengrui.com
- Phone: 0518-82342973
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.