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The FDA has recently expanded the approval of Soliris, a medication for patients with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), to include children aged 6 and older. This is significant because Soliris, which is an intravenous monoclonal antibody, is now the first and only treatment option for this younger demographic with gMG who test positive for anti-acetylcholine receptor antibodies. The Muscular Dystrophy Association has highlighted this approval, which was previously limited to adults with the same condition. This expansion offers new hope for younger patients and their families, as it provides a targeted treatment option for managing this neuromuscular disease (Herpen & MA, 2025). The approval of Soliris for this new age group is a milestone in the treatment of gMG, as it addresses a previously unmet medical need. The decision by the FDA was based on clinical data that demonstrated the safety and efficacy of Soliris in younger patients. This development is particularly important because it opens the door to improved quality of life and better disease management for children suffering from gMG, offering them a treatment that was once only available to adults.

Clinical Trials

This is a list of upcoming or ongoing clinical trials that are actively recruiting and have been listed or updated in the last two weeks:
A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Efficacy, and Drug Levels of CC-97540 in Participants With Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis, Progressive Forms of Multiple Sclerosis or Refractory Myasthenia Gravis (MG) (Breakfree-2)
Study Type
Phase I
Location
7 countries
Age Range
18 - 60 Years
Enrollment
120
Study to Assess Safety, Efficacy, and Cellular Kinetics of YTB323 in Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
Study Type
Phase II
Location
2 countries
Age Range
18 - 65 Years
Enrollment
15
TCM Tongue Diagnosis and Syndrome Differentiation in Myasthenia Gravis Compared to Healthy Controls
Study Type
Interventional
Location
Taiwan
Age Range
20+ Years
Enrollment
100
The Effectiveness of Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang in Patients with Myasthenia Gravis
Study Type
Interventional
Location
Taiwan
Age Range
20+ Years
Enrollment
112

Community News

MG Foundation of America, IncMG Foundation of America, IncMar 13, 2025

How much do you think about eating? As you may have discovered, conditions like myasthenia gravis can make eating a real challenge. Chewing and swallowing involves the coordination of a lot of actions we don’t normally think about. There are some 50 pairs of muscles and many nerves that work in concert just to take food into your mouth, chew it up, and push it down to your stomach to be digested.

Get some tips and advice on safe eating with MG at the blog post linked below.

What tips do you have for making this process easier?

https://ow.ly/FKTP50Verf9

Myasthenia Gravis UnmaskedMyasthenia Gravis UnmaskedMar 14, 2025

How are you all doing??

I had a small seizure Wednesday morning and had to call 911. They couldn’t find a direct cause and I had a full work up. But I do have my suspicions. Taking it easy and will be back Monday morning with some exciting news once again!

I love you all and you’re constantly on my heart and mind! If you need me, don’t hesitate to reach out, okay?

Have a great weekend, everyone and I look forward to being with you all again Monday! 💕

Myasthenia Gravis AssociationMyasthenia Gravis AssociationMar 12, 2025

🚩🚩Have you seen the news? The FDA has approved the first MG treatment option for children!

https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20250311/fda-oks-first-myasthenia-gravis-treatment-children

Thank you Alexion Pharmaceuticals!

Myasthenia Gravis Association Post

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