Becker muscular dystrophy
MONDO:0010311Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is a neuromuscular disease characterized by progressive muscle wasting and weakness due to degeneration of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle.
Also known as: BMD, Becker dystrophinopathy, Becker muscular dystrophy, Becker muscular dystrophy, X-linked recessive, Becker's muscular dystrophy, muscular dystrophy pseudohypertrophic progressive, Becker type, muscular dystrophy, Becker type, muscular dystrophy, pseudohypertrophic progressive, Becker type
28 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 23 tagged with Becker muscular dystrophy itself.
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New pill aims to slow muscle damage in becker MD
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests a daily oral drug called sevasemten (EDG-5506) in 244 adults and adolescents with Becker muscular dystrophy, a condition that causes progressive muscle weakness. The study compares the drug to a placebo to see if it can reduce muscle damage, improve walki…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Edgewise Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 20:00 UTC
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New Steroid-Like drug tested for muscle disease
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested vamorolone, a drug similar to steroids, against a placebo in 46 males with Becker muscular dystrophy. The goal was to check safety and tolerability over 24 weeks, while also looking for early signs of benefit. The study is complete, but results are not y…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ReveraGen BioPharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New fabric brace could give arm strength back to patients with muscle diseases
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests a special fabric shoulder brace designed to mimic muscle support for people with neuromuscular disorders like muscular dystrophy, SMA, and ALS. About 30 participants will wear the brace and perform arm tasks to see if it improves movement, strength, and daily fun…
Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a massive patient database unlock new treatments for muscular dystrophy?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis project creates a central repository of medical records, genetic test results, and patient-reported information from people with Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy, as well as carriers. Anyone aged 4 weeks or older with a confirmed diagnosis can join. The goal is to provi…
Sponsor: CureDuchenne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny study probes muscle oxygen in rare nerve and muscle diseases
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how muscle oxygen levels change during exercise in people with various neuromuscular diseases compared to healthy volunteers. Seventeen participants did a knee-extension exercise while a device measured muscle oxygen. The goal was to understand diff…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC