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D.4 International consensus recommendations for the management of glucocorticoid complications in neuromuscular disease

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 July 2025

CD Kassardjian
Affiliation:
(Toronto)*
C Bacher
Affiliation:
(Toronto)
P Narayanaswami
Affiliation:
(Boston)
R Laughlin
Affiliation:
(Rochester)
M Bromberg
Affiliation:
(Salt Lake City)
F Buttgereit
Affiliation:
(Berlin)
D Dodig
Affiliation:
(Toronto)
EP Flanagan
Affiliation:
(Rochester)
C Gottlieb
Affiliation:
(Ottawa)
JK Marshall
Affiliation:
(Hamilton)
RG McCoy
Affiliation:
(Baltimore)
S Mitchell
Affiliation:
(Toronto)
PK Tosh
Affiliation:
(Rochester)
P Sinha
Affiliation:
(Boston)
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Abstract

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Background: Adverse effects and risks associated with glucocorticoid (GC) treatment are frequently encountered in immune-mediated neuromuscular disorders. However, significant variability exists in the management of these complications. Our aim was to establish international consensus guidance on the management of GC-related complications in neuromuscular disorders. Methods: An international task force of 15 experts was assembled to develop clinical recommendations for managing GC-related complications in neuromuscular patients. The RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method (RAM) was employed to formulate consensus guidance statements. Initial statements were drafted following a comprehensive literature review and were refined based on anonymous expert feedback, with up to three rounds of email voting to achieve consensus. Results: Consensus was reached on statements addressing general patient care, monitoring during GC therapy, osteoporosis prevention, vaccinations, infection screening, and prophylaxis for Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia. A multidisciplinary approach to managing GC-related complications was highlighted as a key recommendation. Conclusions: This represents the first consensus guidance in the neurological literature on GC complications, and offer clinicians structured guidance on mitigating and managing common adverse effects associated with both short- and long-term GC use. They also provide a foundation for future debate, quality improvement, research work in this area.

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© The Author(s), 2025. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation