Autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2M
MONDO:0012699A form of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy characterized by an infantile onset of hypotonia, axial and proximal lower limb weakness (with severe weakness noted after febrile illnesses), cardiomyopathy and normal or reduced intelligence. Hypertrophy of calves, thighs, and triceps have also been reported in some cases.
Also known as: FKTN autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, LGMD-FKTN related, LGMD2M, MDDGC4, autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy caused by mutation in FKTN, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2M, muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle, type 2M, muscular dystrophy-dystroglycanopathy (limb-girdle), type C, 4
14 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could a short course of steroids calm a dangerous heart rhythm?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests whether an 8-week course of the immunosuppressive drug prednisone can reduce episodes of ventricular tachycardia (a potentially fatal fast heart rhythm) and improve heart function in people with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy and confirmed heart inflammation. Partic…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Roderick Tung • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Super MRI could spot hidden heart damage
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a new, more powerful 7 Tesla MRI can better detect scarring and swelling in the heart muscle of people with cardiomyopathy. Researchers will scan 13 adults aged 20-70 to see if the higher-resolution images improve diagnosis. The goal is to see if this adv…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC