In 2014, Bimagrumab entered Phase II development, with some research indicating clinical effects.[4] Novartis planned to apply in 2016 for FDA approval to treat sIBM patients with bimagrumab.[5]
In April 2016, Novartis announced that bimagrumab had failed a Phase IIb/III study for sporadic inclusion body myositis.[6] In January 2021, a new study confirmed that treatment with Bimagrumab is safe and effective for treating excess adiposity and metabolic disturbances of adult patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes.[7] In January 2023 the medication entered phase IIb trials for obesity.[2]
References
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