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Last Updated: 09/22/2026
An ongoing, open-label, uncontrolled multicenter clinical trial is currently evaluating the effect on total serum IgG, safety, tolerability, PK, and PD of IMAAVY in children and adolescents aged 2 to <18 years with gMG and insufficient clinical response to ongoing, stable SOC therapy.3,4
The study consists of a screening period of up to 4 weeks, a 24-week open-label AT phase where patients will receive IMAAVY intravenous (IV) every 2 weeks (Q2W), and an optional LTE phase. A safety follow-up assessment will be conducted 8 weeks after the last dose.

Abbreviations: AChR, acetylcholine receptor; BMI, body mass index; CV, cardiovascular; GI, gastrointestinal; gMG, generalized myasthenia gravis; IV, intravenous; LD, loading dose; LTE, long-term extension; MGFA, Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America; MuSK, muscle-specific kinase; PK, pharmacokinetics; Q2W, every 2 weeks; Q4W, every 4 weeks; SOC, standard of care; TBD, to be decided; wk, week; β-hCG, beta-human chorionic gonadotropin.
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Strober et al (2025)5 presented results on PD (IgG), safety and efficacy through the AT phase (study day 1 through week 24) and LTE phase in adolescents (aged 12 to <18 years).
| Characteristics | Cohort 1 (N=8) |
|---|---|
| Age, years, median (range) | 13.5 (12-16) |
| Female, n (%) | 7 (87.5) |
| Weight, kg, median (range) | 43.1 (30.9-95.5) |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 18.5 (15.9-37.2) |
| Duration of MG, years, median (range) | 3.6 (0.8-11.5) |
| MG-ADL total score, median (IQR) | 3.5 (3.0-5.0) |
| QMG total score, median (IQR) | 14.3 (10.5-15.8) |
| Age at onset of MG, years, median (range) | 10.5 (0.5-13.4) |
| MGFA Clinical Classification, n (%) | |
| IIa | 4 (50.0) |
| IIIa | 3 (37.5) |
| IIIb | 1 (12.5) |
| Patients with ≥1 concomitant MG medications, n (%) | 8 (100.0) |
| Immunosuppressants | 6 (85.7) |
| Corticosteroids for systemic use | 5 (71.4) |
| Other nervous system medicationsa | 3 (42.9) |
| Note: The IQR represents the first quartile and third quartile of the data at each timepoint. Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; IQR, interquartile range; kg, kilogram; MG, myasthenia gravis; MG-ADL, Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living; MGFA, Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America; QMG, Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis. aIncludes acetylcholinesterase inhibitors of pyridostigmine and pyridostigmine bromide. | |

Note: The IQR represents the first quartile and third quartile of the data at each timepoint. Total IgG (g/L) values are presented up to the last visit at which IgG values were available for at least 3 patients.
Abbreviation: IgG, immunoglobulin; IQR, interquartile range; W, week.

Abbreviation: IQR, interquartile range; MG-ADL, Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living; MSE, Minimal Symptom Expression; W, week.

Abbreviation: IQR, interquartile range; QMG, Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis; W, week.
| Characteristic | AT Phase (n=8) | LTE phase (n=6) |
|---|---|---|
| Average duration of follow-up in weeks, mean (SD) | 24.2 (3.5) | 44.3 (29.3) |
| Patients with ≥1 TEAEs, n (%) | 8 (100.0) | 4 (66.7) |
| Related TEAEs | 3 (37.5) | 1 (16.7) |
| Patients with SAEs, n (%) | 0 | 1 (16.7)a |
| TEAEs leading to temporary discontinuation of study treatmentb | 0 | 1 (16.7)c |
| COVID-19 associated TEAEsd | 2 (25.0) | 0 |
| Note: TEAE overview was presented beyond week 72. The AT phase was conducted over 24 weeks, followed by a 48-week LTE phase. Abbreviations: AEs, adverse events; AT, active treatment; COVID-19, coronavirus disease 2019; LTE, long-term extension; SAEs, serious adverse events; SD, standard deviation; TEAEs, treatment-emergent adverse events. aWorsened myasthenia gravis. bNo TEAEs led to permanent discontinuation of study treatment during the AT or LTE phase. cInfluenza. dNo SAEs related to COVID-19 were reported during the AT and LTE phase. e | ||
| AT Phase (n=8) | LTE phase (n=6) | |
|---|---|---|
| Patients with ≥1 TEAEs, n (%) | 8 (100.0) | 4 (66.7) |
| Nasopharyngitis | 3 (37.5) | 2 (33.3) |
| COVID-19 | 2 (25.0) | 0 |
| Upper respiratory tract infection | 1 (12.5) | 1 (16.7) |
| Headache | 1 (12.5) | 0 |
| Migraine | 1 (12.5) | 1 (16.7) |
| Somnolence | 1 (12.5) | 0 |
| Abdominal pain upper | 1 (12.5) | 0 |
| Diarrhea | 1 (12.5) | 1 (16.7) |
| Glossitis | 1 (12.5) | 0 |
| Anemia | 1 (12.5) | 0 |
| Face edema | 1 (12.5) | 0 |
| Blood cholesterol increased | 1 (12.5) | 0 |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 1 (12.5) | 0 |
| Muscle spasms | 1 (12.5) | 1 (16.7) |
| Bacterial vaginosis | 1 (12.5) | 0 |
| Influenza | 1 (12.5) | 2 (33.3) |
| Nausea | 1 (12.5) | 0 |
| Stomatitis | 1 (12.5)a | 0 |
| Vomiting | 1 (12.5) | 0 |
| Fatigue | 1 (12.5) | 1 (16.7) |
| Blood pressure increased | 1 (12.5) | 0 |
| White blood cell count increased | 1 (12.5) | 0 |
| Seasonal allergy | 1 (12.5) | 0 |
| Hordeolum | 0 | 1 (16.7) |
| Tinea versicolor | 0 | 1 (16.7) |
| Injection site swelling | 0 | 1 (16.7) |
| Nasal congestion | 0 | 1 (16.7) |
| Productive cough | 0 | 1 (16.7)b |
| Rash | 0 | 1 (16.7) |
| Rash pruritic | 0 | 1 (16.7) |
| Low density lipoprotein increased | 0 | 1 (16.7) |
| Worsened myasthenia gravis | 0 | 1 (16.7)c |
| Note: The AT phase was conducted over 24 weeks, followed by a 48-week LTE phase. Abbreviations: AE, adverse event; AT, active treatment; COVID-19, coronavirus disease 2019; LTE, long-term extension; TEAEs, treatment-emergent adverse events. aStomatitis, observed in one patient during the AT phase, was of moderate severity. bProductive cough, observed in one patient during the LTE phase, was of moderate severity. cWorsened myasthenia gravis, observed in one patient during the LTE phase, was of severe intensity. | ||
A literature search of MEDLINE®
10 September 2026.
| 1 | Ramachandren S, Sanga P, Burcklen M, et al. Vivacity MG phase 3 study: clinical trial of nipocalimab administered to adults with generalized myasthenia gravis. Oral Presentation presented at: 8th European Academy of Neurology Congress; June 25-28, 2022; Vienna, Austria. |
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