Becker muscular dystrophy

MONDO:0010311

Becker 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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Sub-types

Muscular dystrophy, pseudohypertrophic, with Internalized capillaries (0)

Broader categories

Disease (618) Nervous system disorder (217) Musculoskeletal system disorder (196) Hereditary disease (172) Neuromuscular disease (98) Muscular dystrophy (68) Muscle tissue disorder (53) Human disease (14) Myopathy (11) Skeletal muscle disorder (8)

Trials to join now! 32 Not yet recruiting 10 Not yet finished but already full! 7 Completed 9 Terminated 1

Scientists gather leftover surgical tissue to unlock secrets of bone disease

Knowledge-focused Terminated

This study collected bone, cartilage, skin, and fat tissue from 50 patients undergoing surgery at Children's National Medical Center. The goal was to grow cells from these tissues in the lab and analyze them to better understand bone and connective tissue diseases. The study was …

Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC

Becker muscular dystrophy

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Scientists gather leftover surgical tissue to unlock secrets of bone disease