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Myasthenia Gravis

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Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia gravis is a rare, chronic disorder that causes weakness and rapid fatigue of muscles. The muscle weakness develops slowly, first affecting the facial muscles and causing symptoms that include drooping eyelids, double vision, and difficulty talking, chewing, swallowing, or breathing.

The exact cause of myasthenia gravis is not known. But it is known that the antibodies formed by the body's immune system to fight infection instead attack normal muscle tissue. Myasthenia gravis can occur at any age in both women and men. But it is most common in young women who have problems with the thymus gland.

Treatment for myasthenia gravis includes medicine to help reduce and improve muscle weakness. Surgery to remove the thymus gland may be helpful in some cases.

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Clinical Trials for Myasthenia Gravis

Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

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Safety and Efficacy of Eculizumab in Refractory Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (REGAIN Study) Myasthenia Gravis
A Phase III, Open-Label, Extension Trial of ECU-MG-301 to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Eculizumab in Subjects with Refractory Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)/ Alexion ECU-MG-302 Myasthenia Gravis
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Eculizumab in Subjects with Refractory Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG) Myasthenia Gravis
"Twelve-week Study of the Safety and Efficacy of JZP-110 in the Treatment of Excessive Sleepiness in Narcolepsy" Myasthenia Gravis, Narcolepsy

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  • Thoracic Cancer Program
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We diagnose and treat myasthenia gravis using advanced techniques and new therapies. Our comprehensive care includes access to clinical trials.
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