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
59 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New pill aims to slow muscle damage in becker MD
Disease control OngoingThis 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Edgewise Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Hope for becker MD: new drug shows promise in Long-Term trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at the long-term safety and effects of a drug called EDG-5506 (sevasemten) in people with Becker muscular dystrophy, a muscle-weakening disease. About 260 adults and teens who were in earlier EDG-5506 studies will take the drug and be monitored for side effects a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Edgewise Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New study aims to sharpen tools for tracking becker muscular dystrophy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis 24-month observational study will follow 80 people with Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) to better understand how the disease progresses. Researchers will measure muscle strength, walking speed, breathing, and heart function using standard tests. The goal is to identify which…
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Weekly Check-Ins could boost patient satisfaction for chronic pain
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether having more frequent contact with a clinician (at least once a week) improves satisfaction for people with long-lasting musculoskeletal conditions. Participants were split into two groups: one with standard contact and one with extra check-ins via tex…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can a special clinic get workers back on the job faster? norway launches massive study.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a Norwegian clinic (NSAC) helps people with common mental health issues or muscle pain return to work sooner. 2500 adults are split into three groups: one gets treatment quickly, one waits 10-14 weeks, and one gets a basic check-up. Researchers will track…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nordlandssykehuset HF • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Massive PT study mines 4 million records to find what works best
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at the medical records of about 4 million people who had physical or occupational therapy for muscle and joint problems. Researchers want to see if different ways of giving therapy lead to different results. No new treatments are tested—the goal is to learn …
Sponsor: ATI Holdings, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Phone app vs. doctor: can a mobile tool catch infections after surgery?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a mobile monitoring tool could accurately identify surgical site infections (SSIs) in orthopedic surgery patients, compared to the usual manual review. The study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available. It was design…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC