🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-04-15

Evaluation of PK, PD, Efficacy, Safety, and Immunogenicity of IV Ravulizumab in Pediatric Participants With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (NCT05644561)

Phase 3, Open-label, Single-arm, Multicenter Study Evaluating Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Efficacy, Safety, and Immunogenicity of IV Ravulizumab in Pediatric Participants (6 to <18 Years) With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)

🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Phase3 💊 Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The primary purpose of this study is to characterize the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of treatment with ravulizumab intravenous infusion in pediatric participants with gMG.

Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (5 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (8 items).

Location: Research Site — Los Angeles, California

🧪 Interventions in This Study

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Check every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).

Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:

  • Exclusion Criteria: Medical Conditions
  • Any untreated thymic malignancy, carcinoma, or thymoma.
  • Participants with a history of treated benign thymoma
  • History of thymectomy, thymomectomy, or any thymic surgery within the 12 months prior to Screening
  • History of N meningitidis infection
  • Known to be human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive
  • History of unexplained infections
  • Known or suspected history of drug or alcohol abuse or dependence within 1 year prior to the start of the Screening Period

🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (11 Sites)

  • Research Site — Los Angeles, California
  • Research Site — Boston, Massachusetts
  • Research Site — Chapel Hill, North Carolina
  • Research Site — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Research Site — Milan,
  • Research Site — Roma,
  • Research Site — Torino,
  • Research Site — Itabashi-ku,
  • Research Site — Belgrade,
  • Research Site — Belgrade,
  • Research Site — Bern,

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

💡 How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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