This is an open-label, proof-of-concept, single group study in adult patients with newly diagnosed, moderate to extensive BP.~The study will consist of three periods: a screening period of up to 2 weeks, an open-label treatment period lasting 4 weeks consisting of IV infusion of bertilimumab on Days 0 and 14 and Day 28, and a safety and efficacy follow-up period of approximately 13 weeks.~Patients will receive concomitant oral steroids during the treatment and follow-up period. They will start on 30 mg prednisone daily (or equivalent). The initial dose will be maintained for at least 1 week, commencing on Day 0, until blister formation has ceased, crusts and erosions have disappeared and reepithelialization of lesions has started. The corticosteroid dose will then be reduced to 20 mg daily for 5 to 14 days. According to clinical response, this will be followed by corticosteroid dose reduction in 5 mg steps every 5 to 14 days until a dose of 10 mg daily is reached and then corticosteroid dose reduction in 2.5 mg steps every 5 to 14 days until the end of the study.
This is an open-label, proof-of-concept, single group study in adult patients with newly diagnosed, moderate to extensive BP.~The study will consist of three periods: a screening period of up to 2 weeks, an open-label treatment period lasting 4 weeks consisting of IV infusion of bertilimumab on Days 0 and 14 and 28, and a safety and efficacy follow-up period of approximately 13 weeks.~Patients will receive concomitant oral steroids during the treatment and follow-up period.