Efficacy and Tolerability of BAF312 in Patients With Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis

This study determined the efficacy, safety, tolerability and the PK profile of BAF312, a novel immunomodulator, in polymyositis and dermatomyositis patients who were not responsive to traditional immunosuppressive and/or corticosteroid therapy. The study consisted of a 12 week, randomized, placebo controlled period, followed by another 12 weeks where all subjects received BAF312 treatment.