Hereditary neuromuscular disease
MONDO:0100546A heterogeneous group of genetic conditions with Mendelian (autosomal dominant, recessive, or X-linked) or chromosomal etiology that is characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness.
797 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Experimental gene therapy targets rare nerve disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a gene transfer treatment for giant axonal neuropathy (GAN), a rare genetic disease that damages nerves and affects movement, breathing, and other functions. Fourteen people aged 3 and older received a single injection of the treatment into the fluid around the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could this pill ease Meniere's hearing loss and dizziness?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called SPI-1005 (ebselen) in 254 adults with Meniere's disease, a condition causing hearing loss, ringing in the ears, and dizziness. Participants received either the drug or a placebo for a set period, followed by an open-label phase where …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sound Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for SMA babies: risdiplam trial launches in newborns
Disease control CompletedThis study is testing the drug risdiplam in newborn babies with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a serious muscle-weakening disease. The goal is to see how the drug moves through the body and if it is safe for infants under 20 days old. Ten babies will take part, and researchers wi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Hope for rare nerve disease: new drug targets toxic sugar buildup
Disease control CompletedThis study tests an experimental drug called AT-007 (Govorestat) in 56 adults with SORD deficiency, a rare genetic condition that causes nerve damage and muscle weakness. The drug aims to lower high levels of sorbitol, a sugar that builds up and harms nerves. Researchers will mea…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Applied Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Drug combo aims at genetic weaknesses in head and neck cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a combination of two oral drugs, tipifarnib and alpelisib, in 45 adults with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that has specific genetic changes (HRAS overexpression or PIK3CA mutations). The goal was to find a safe dose a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kura Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can a new drug ease nerve pain in rare heart disease?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the drug patisiran in 10 adults with a rare condition called ATTR amyloidosis that causes nerve damage. Participants received an IV infusion every 21 days for 24 months. Researchers measured changes in nerve function, autonomic symptoms, and quality of life to s…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Austin Neuromuscular Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New pill shows promise for rare brain disorders in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an oral drug called AZ-3102 in 13 people with GM2 gangliosidosis (Tay-Sachs or Sandhoff disease) or Niemann-Pick type C disease. The main goal was to check safety and how the drug moves through the body over 12 weeks. It was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Azafaros B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Neck injection may restore swallowing in stroke survivors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a nerve block called stellate ganglion block can improve swallowing in people with bulbar palsy after an ischemic stroke. 124 participants were randomly assigned to receive either standard rehabilitation alone or standard rehabilitation plus the nerve bl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zeng Xi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New hope for FSHD: experimental drug AOC 1020 completes early testing
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new medicine called AOC 1020 in 90 adults with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), a genetic condition that causes muscle weakness. The goal was to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Participants received either the drug or a p…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Avidity Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could a High-Fat diet help kids with rare energy disorder?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether a high-fat diet changes how children with mitochondrial disease burn energy. 36 children aged 5 to 21 were randomly assigned to eat either a normal or high-fat diet for a month, then switched. Researchers measured their resting energy use and body com…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New hope for rare brain disease: Long-Term safety data collected
Disease control CompletedThis study followed 24 people with metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare and serious brain disease, who were already receiving an experimental drug called HGT-1110. The main goal was to check for side effects and immune reactions over a long period. Researchers wanted to see…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shire • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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One Patient's hope: can an old TB drug help a rare paralysis condition?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the drug D-cycloserine in a single patient with a rare genetic form of hereditary spastic paraplegia. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can slow the disease by lowering certain fats (sphingolipids) in the body. The patient also took pyridoxine to help …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug patisiran aims to help hearts stiffened by rare protein disease
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested the drug patisiran in 360 people with ATTR amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy, a condition where abnormal protein builds up in the heart, making it stiff and weak. Participants received either patisiran or a placebo intravenously. The study measured how far…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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One-of-a-Kind ALS drug shows promise in first human test
Disease control CompletedThis trial tested a custom-made drug called nL-TARD-001 in one person with ALS caused by a specific genetic mutation in TARDBP. The drug is an antisense oligonucleotide designed to target the faulty gene. The study measured changes in muscle function, breathing, and thinking over…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: n-Lorem Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for kids with rare immune disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called alemtuzumab (Campath) as a first treatment for children with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare and life-threatening immune disorder. The goal was to see if it could help children survive until they could receive a stem cell transplan…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Experimental enzyme therapy tested in rare brain disease after transplant
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called METAZYM (a lab-made enzyme) in one child with late infantile metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) who had already received a stem cell transplant. The goal was to see if the enzyme could improve nerve function and reduce harmful buildup…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New drug aims to save hearts in duchenne muscular dystrophy
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an oral drug called ifetroban in 46 males aged 7 and older with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can help prevent or treat heart problems, which are a leading cause of death in DMD. Participants received either ifetr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cumberland Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Gene therapy shows promise for rare fatal brain disease in kids
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a gene therapy called OTL-200 in 10 children with early-onset metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare and severe brain disease. The treatment uses the child's own blood stem cells, modified to produce a missing enzyme, and aims to slow or stop disease progres…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Orchard Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Could a lower steroid dose plus exercise help boys with duchenne?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether giving a steroid called prednisone twice a week at a lower dose, along with exercise training, could help boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) maintain muscle strength and function. The goal was to find a treatment that works as well as daily s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New drug AOC 1001 tested for rare muscle disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called AOC 1001 in 39 adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1, a genetic muscle disorder. Participants received either the drug or a placebo by IV infusion. The goal was to check safety and how the drug moves through the body. Results will help decide i…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Avidity Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Experimental drug ataluren tested for safety in duchenne MD patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the safety of a drug called ataluren (also known as Translarna) in 270 people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy caused by a specific type of genetic mistake (nonsense mutation). Participants had already taken ataluren in earlier studies. The goal was to monitor s…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: PTC Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug aims to help boys with duchenne walk longer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called ataluren in 360 boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy caused by a specific genetic mistake (nonsense mutation). The main goal was to see if ataluren could help them walk farther over 72 weeks compared to a placebo. All participants were also taking…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: PTC Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Brain gene therapy shows promise for rare childhood disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a gene therapy for children with early-onset metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare and severe brain disease. Five children aged 6 months to 5 years received injections of a harmless virus carrying a working copy of the ARSA gene directly into their brains. …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New injection for rare protein disease passes first safety check
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called ALN-TTRSC04 in 96 healthy people to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. The drug aims to lower a harmful protein that causes transthyretin amyloidosis, a serious disease affecting nerves and the heart. Participants rece…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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CRISPR therapy shows promise in early trial for fatal muscle disease
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new gene editing treatment called HG302 in 4 boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a severe muscle-wasting disease. The therapy uses CRISPR technology to fix the genetic error and help muscles produce dystrophin, a protein essential for musc…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: HuidaGene Therapeutics Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New drug PGN-EDODM1 tested for muscle disease
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a single dose of the drug PGN-EDODM1 in 24 adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1, a genetic muscle disorder. The main goal was to check safety and how the body handles the drug. The study is complete, but results are not yet available.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: PepGen Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Gene editing breakthrough? CRISPR therapy targets rare amyloidosis
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests NTLA-2001, a CRISPR-based gene editing therapy, in 72 adults with hereditary ATTR amyloidosis—a condition where abnormal protein builds up in nerves or the heart. The treatment aims to turn off the faulty gene to reduce protein levels. The study focus…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Intellia Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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One-Time gene therapy helps babies with deadly muscle disease sit and breathe on their own
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested a one-time gene therapy called Zolgensma in 22 infants under 6 months old with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 1, a severe muscle-weakening disease. The treatment delivers a working copy of the missing SMN gene via an IV infusion. The main goals were …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Gene Therapies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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One-Time gene therapy helps babies with rare muscle disease sit on their own
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a one-time gene replacement therapy in infants under 6 months old with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 1, a severe muscle-weakening disease. The main goal was to see if treated babies could sit without support for at least 10 seconds by 18 months of age. The …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Gene Therapies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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One-Time gene therapy helps babies with fatal muscle disease sit independently
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a one-time gene replacement therapy in 33 infants under 6 months old with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 1, a severe muscle-weakening disease. The treatment aims to replace the missing SMN1 gene to improve muscle function. Key results showed that many babies…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Gene Therapies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Gene therapy breakthrough: one dose may help babies with rare muscle disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a single dose of Zolgensma gene therapy in 30 infants diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) before symptoms appeared. The goal was to see if the treatment helps them reach motor milestones like sitting or standing alone. The therapy delivers a working cop…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Gene Therapies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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New Muscle-Boosting drug shows promise for SMA patients in major trial
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested apitegromab, a drug that blocks a muscle-limiting protein, in 188 nonambulatory children and young adults with later-onset spinal muscular atrophy (SMA types 2 and 3). All participants were already taking standard SMA therapies (nusinersen or risdiplam).…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Scholar Rock, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Gene therapy zolgensma tested in kids with SMA who stopped other drugs
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a one-time gene therapy called OAV101 (Zolgensma) in 27 children aged 2 to 18 with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) who had previously stopped taking other SMA medications (Spinraza or Evrysdi). The goal was to see if the treatment is safe and can help maintain or …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Gene therapy shows promise for kids with SMA type 2
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a one-time gene therapy called OAV101 in 126 children aged 2 to 18 with type 2 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) who had never received other SMA treatments. The therapy was given as a spinal injection and compared to a sham procedure. The goal was to see if it coul…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called alpelisib combined with hormone therapy (fulvestrant or letrozole) in 383 people with advanced breast cancer that has a specific genetic change (PIK3CA mutation). The goal was to see how many patients were alive without their cancer getting worse a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New shot every 3 months could slow rare nerve disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called vutrisiran in 164 people with a rare inherited disease that damages nerves and organs. Participants received either vutrisiran as a shot every 3 months or the standard treatment patisiran as an IV infusion every 3 weeks. The goal was to see if …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets tough lung cancer mutation
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of two oral drugs, RMC-4630 and sotorasib, in 47 adults with advanced KRASG12C-mutant non-small cell lung cancer that had progressed after standard treatments. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors. The study is now com…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Experimental stem cells tested for rare nerve disease
Disease control CompletedThis completed early trial tested a single intravenous dose of EN001 stem cells in 3 adults with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1E, a severe hereditary nerve disorder with no approved treatment. The main goal was to check safety, including infusion reactions, while also looking…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Long-Term safety of mitochondrial drug confirmed in 101 patients
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at the safety of vatiquinone in 101 people with inherited mitochondrial disease who had already taken the drug in a previous study or treatment plan. The goal was to track any side effects until the drug became commercially available or the program ended. Partic…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: PTC Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Gene therapy offers hope for children with rare brain disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a gene therapy for children with metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare, inherited brain disease that causes severe disability and early death. The treatment uses the child's own blood stem cells, which are modified in a lab to carry a working copy of the mi…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Orchard Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Tailored diet shows promise for young duchenne patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a personalized diet could improve nutrition and movement in children aged 4-8 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Nine children in Ankara, Turkey, received dietary counseling focused on energy, protein, calcium, and fluid needs. Researchers measured …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ankara University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New drugs aim to keep boys with duchenne walking longer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two drugs, casimersen and golodirsen, in 228 boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who have specific genetic mutations. The goal was to see if these drugs could slow muscle decline, measured by how fast they could climb four steps. Participants received either t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New steroid hope for duchenne boys: safer muscle treatment?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called vamorolone in 54 boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, aged 2 to under 4 years and 7 to under 18 years. The goal was to check safety and how the body processes the drug over 12 weeks. Researchers hope vamorolone may help control the disease with f…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Santhera Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Spinal injection drug shows promise in stopping SMA before symptoms start
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called nusinersen (Spinraza) in 25 infants who have a genetic diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) but no symptoms yet. The drug is given through a spinal injection to help delay or prevent the need for breathing support or early death. The goal was…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Can a second treatment boost motor skills in SMA kids after gene therapy?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the drug nusinersen (Spinraza) in 46 children under 3 years old with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) who had previously received gene therapy but still had health challenges. The goal was to see if adding nusinersen could improve their muscle and movement abilitie…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Gene therapy injection tested for rare nerve disease
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested the safety of a gene therapy called Engensis (VM202) in 12 adults with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A), a genetic nerve disorder that causes muscle weakness. Participants received multiple injections into their leg muscles and were monito…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Helixmith Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New drug shows promise for rare muscle disease in kids
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called tideglusib against a placebo in 56 children aged 6 to 16 with congenital myotonic dystrophy, a rare genetic muscle disorder. The goal was to see if tideglusib could reduce symptoms like muscle weakness and breathing problems. The trial was complete…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: AMO Pharma Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Hope for ataxia: experimental drug shows promise in Late-Stage trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called troriluzole in 141 adults with spinocerebellar ataxia, a rare disease that affects balance and coordination. Participants took either the drug or a placebo daily for 8 weeks. The main goal was to see if troriluzole could improve symptoms like walki…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Experimental drug AOC 1001 tested for Long-Term safety in rare muscle disease
Disease control CompletedThis study is a follow-up to an earlier trial, testing the long-term safety and effects of a drug called AOC 1001 in adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), a genetic muscle disease. 37 participants who completed the first study received multiple doses of AOC 1001 by IV infu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Avidity Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New daily pill shows promise for spinal muscular atrophy
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the safety and drug levels of risdiplam, a daily oral medication, in 174 adults and children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Participants had previously received other SMA treatments. The main goals were to check for side effects and measure how the drug mov…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ReveraGen BioPharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:34 UTC
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Experimental drug tideglusib tested for rare muscle disease
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested the safety and effectiveness of tideglusib, an experimental drug, in 16 adolescents and adults with congenital or juvenile-onset myotonic dystrophy type 1. Participants received either 400 mg or 1000 mg of tideglusib daily. The study measured side effect…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AMO Pharma Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:48 UTC
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Experimental gene therapy targets rare form of duchenne muscular dystrophy
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a single-dose gene therapy called scAAV9.U7.ACCA in 3 boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy caused by a duplication of exon 2. The therapy was given through a vein and aimed to help muscle cells produce dystrophin, a protein missing in this disease. …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Megan Waldrop • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:38 UTC
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Could a cocktail of three drugs tame a rare paralyzing disease?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested three drugs—Xenbilox, Tahor, and resveratrol—in 12 adults with SPG5, a rare genetic condition causing progressive leg weakness. The goal was to lower levels of a toxic cholesterol byproduct called 27-hydroxycholesterol. Each drug was taken for 2 months, …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New wearable device aims to diagnose dizziness causes automatically
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a wearable device that tracks eye movements during dizzy spells to help doctors tell apart three common inner-ear conditions: Ménière's disease, vestibular migraine, and BPPV. Four adults wore the device for 30 days to capture data. The goal was to develop a com…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New MRI scan could diagnose Meniere's disease without needle dye
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new MRI technique to detect endolymphatic hydrops (fluid buildup) in the inner ear of people with Meniere's disease. The new method uses a special 3D FLAIR sequence without contrast dye, compared to the standard method that requires an injection. The goal was …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New genetic test may uncover hidden nerve disease in patients with unexplained symptoms
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new genetic screening approach to find cases of a rare inherited nerve disease called TTR-FAP in 130 patients with chronic neuropathy of unknown cause. The goal was to see how many of these patients actually have TTR-FAP, which is often missed due to varied sy…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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AI spots rare muscle disease from a simple video
Diagnosis CompletedThis completed pilot study tested whether a computer algorithm could diagnose facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHMD) by analyzing video recordings of people's faces. Researchers recorded 17 participants, including patients with FSHMD, other muscle diseases, and healthy co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New PET/MR scan could spot nerve amyloid without a biopsy
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a special PET/MR scan using a radioactive tracer called F-18 florbetapir can detect amyloid protein buildup in the nerves of people with amyloidosis. Eight adults with confirmed nerve amyloidosis or other nerve diseases took part. The goal was to see if …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Blood test and imaging aim to spot nerve damage before symptoms worsen
Diagnosis CompletedThis study compared different ways to detect early nerve damage in people with hereditary TTR amyloidosis, a condition that can cause progressive nerve problems. Researchers used blood tests, skin imaging, and standard nerve exams in 47 participants. The goal was to see which too…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Ultrasound may replace nerve tests for carpal tunnel diagnosis
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether ultrasound can accurately diagnose mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) by measuring the median nerve. Researchers compared ultrasound results with standard nerve tests and checked how they related to pain, symptoms, and quality of life in 75 pe…
Sponsor: Istanbul University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New blood test could replace painful biopsies for breast cancer patients
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new blood test (liquid biopsy) that looks for cancer DNA in the blood of 30 women with advanced ER+/HER2- breast cancer. The goal was to see if the test can accurately find cancer mutations without needing a traditional tissue biopsy. The results will help doc…
Sponsor: Pharmassist Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Eye-Tracking gadget could help ER doctors spot dangerous causes of dizziness
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a special eye-tracking device (video-oculography) helps emergency room doctors more accurately diagnose the cause of vertigo or dizziness. About 130 adults with dizziness were randomly assigned to get either the eye-tracking test plus standard care, or s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New swallowing test could spot hidden risks in SMA patients
Diagnosis CompletedThis completed study looked at how well a camera test called FEES (flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing) can detect and track swallowing problems in people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Researchers studied 79 SMA patients of different types and ages, using several s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Giessen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Ultrasound may spot rare nerve disease CANVAS
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether ultrasound of the nerves can help diagnose CANVAS, a rare genetic disorder that causes balance problems, nerve damage, and dizziness. Researchers measured nerve size in 35 people with confirmed CANVAS and compared them to healthy individuals. The goal wa…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Heart amyloid spotted by new PET tracer in pilot study
Diagnosis CompletedThis pilot study tested whether a radioactive tracer called F-18 florbetapir (Amyvid) can detect amyloid protein buildup in the heart using a PET scan. Researchers enrolled 23 people with known cardiac amyloidosis and a control group without the condition. The goal was to see if …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Forehead thermometer tested for kids under anesthesia
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a special forehead thermometer called SpotOn can accurately measure core body temperature in children during surgery. Researchers enrolled 70 children aged 1 day to 16 years having elective surgery. The goal was to see if this non-invasive sensor could r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New blood test could replace risky prenatal procedures for genetic diseases
Diagnosis CompletedThis study aimed to develop a non-invasive prenatal test using fetal cells from a mother's blood to detect triplet repeat diseases like Huntington's disease, Fragile X syndrome, and certain types of muscular dystrophy and ataxia. Researchers enrolled 60 pregnant women at risk and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Ultrasound vs. symptoms: new study tests carpal tunnel diagnosis
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at 46 people with carpal tunnel syndrome to see how ultrasound measurements of the median nerve relate to their symptoms and nerve test results. Researchers measured nerve size and appearance at different points in the wrist and compared them to pain scores and …
Sponsor: Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:14 UTC
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Heart drug fails to shield duchenne boys from cardiac decline
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether nebivolol, a beta-blocker heart drug, could prevent heart failure in 51 boys aged 10-15 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Participants had normal heart function at the start and were randomly given either nebivolol or a placebo. The trial found that nebi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Robotic arm could help people with paralysis regain independence at home
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether a wheelchair-mounted robotic arm called Jaco helps people with tetraplegia perform daily tasks like grasping and reaching at home. Participants use the device for two months after training. Researchers measure changes in performance and satisfaction with …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Association APPROCHE • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New adjustable brace shows promise for kids with crouch gait
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new type of leg brace designed to help children with cerebral palsy and other movement disorders walk more easily. The brace was custom-made for each child and could be adjusted to provide different kinds of support. Researchers measured how well children walk…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could virtual reality help kids with a rare muscle disease read emotions better?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether virtual reality training can help children aged 6 to 16 with the childhood form of myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) improve their ability to understand others' thoughts and emotions. Participants engage in social scenarios in a virtual environment, guided …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut de Myologie, France • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a new drug quiet the ringing and dizziness of Meniere's disease?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests an experimental drug called SPI-1005 (ebselen) in adults with Meniere's disease, a condition that causes vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss. The trial compares three doses of SPI-1005 against a placebo to see if it safely reduces these symptoms. Researchers will…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sound Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks Long-Term safety of muscle stiffness drug namuscla
Symptom relief CompletedThis study followed 53 adults with non-dystrophic myotonic disorders who were taking Namuscla (mexiletine) to manage muscle stiffness. Researchers monitored side effects and how often patients needed to reduce their dose or stop treatment over up to 36 months. The goal was to see…
Sponsor: Lupin Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could a simple device ease nerve pain in Charcot-Marie-Tooth?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a TENS device, which sends mild electrical pulses through the skin, can reduce leg pain in people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Ten adults with chronic pain participated. The goal was to see if pain scores dropped by at least 30%.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study pits sugar water against steroids for wrist pain relief
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two ultrasound-guided injections for carpal tunnel syndrome: one using a sugar-water solution (hydrodissection) and the other using a steroid. 53 adults with moderate carpal tunnel took part. The goal was to see which treatment better reduces symptoms and improv…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New muscle relaxant drug MTR-601 tested in humans for first time
Symptom relief CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new oral drug called MTR-601 in 89 healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. The drug aims to reduce muscle stiffness and spasms, which could help people with conditions like cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, or stroke. S…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Motric Bio • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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No tourniquet, less pain? study tests new approach for carpal tunnel release
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two numbing methods for carpal tunnel surgery in 100 adults. One method uses lidocaine with epinephrine and no tourniquet (WALANT), while the other uses lidocaine alone with a tourniquet. The main goal was to see which method causes less pain during the operatio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Misr University for Science and Technology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New drug shows promise for improving walking in adults with spinal muscular atrophy
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called NMD670 in 52 adults with type 3 spinal muscular atrophy who can still walk. The goal was to see if the drug helps them walk farther in 6 minutes and improves muscle strength compared to a placebo. The trial is now complete, and result…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NMD Pharma A/S • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Shockwaves may ease carpal tunnel pain without surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding shockwave therapy to standard treatment (kinesio taping and physical therapy) helps relieve pain and numbness in women with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. One hundred female physical therapists participated. The goal was to see if the co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New knee device may help kids with SMA build leg strength
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a portable knee training device in 13 children aged 6-12 with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The goal was to see if regular exercise with the device could improve leg muscle strength and function. Researchers measured muscle size, strength, and nerve activity ov…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Electric zaps may speed hand recovery after carpal tunnel surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a type of electrical stimulation called Russian current can help people regain hand grip strength and function after carpal tunnel release surgery. Fifty-two adults aged 30 to 50 with hand weakness after surgery took part. Researchers measured grip st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Simple eye and neck moves may soothe dizzy spells
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether eye and neck exercises can reduce dizziness and uncontrolled eye movements in young adults with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Fifty-six participants did either eye exercises alone or combined eye and neck exercises for six weeks. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Simple exercises may offer Drug-Free relief for carpal tunnel sufferers
Symptom relief CompletedThis completed trial tested whether combining neurodynamic exercises with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques can reduce pain and improve range of motion in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Forty-eight diagnosed patients performed the exercises for two w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Ultrasound vs. diathermy: which eases carpal tunnel better?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two physical therapy methods—pulsed ultrasound and pulsed shortwave diathermy—in 40 adults with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. All participants wore a wrist splint and did exercises for three weeks, plus one of the two treatments. Researchers measure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Shockwave therapy shows promise for wrist pain relief
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a non-invasive treatment called radial pressure wave therapy for people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. 60 adults received three weekly sessions of either a constant or modulated dose of the therapy. Researchers measured pain, hand function, and ne…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Armando Tonatiuh Avila Garcia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Video games as therapy: VR shows promise for children with muscle disorders
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether virtual reality (using Xbox Kinect) or biofeedback training could improve motor function and balance in 24 children with neuromuscular diseases like Duchenne muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy. Participants were split into three groups: VR tr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Merve Kurt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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VR game helps kids with muscle disease do their exercises
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether an interactive virtual reality (VR) system could help children aged 5–10 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) stick to their physiotherapy exercises at home. Fourteen children used the VR system for 8 weeks, and researchers measured how often and how l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Robotic leg device shows promise for helping muscle disease patients walk
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a powered leg exoskeleton (Keeogo) in 50 people with various muscle disorders to see if it is safe and helps them walk better. Participants performed walking tests with and without the device. The goal was to see if the device could improve walking distance and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut de Myologie, France • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Robotic exoskeleton shows promise for muscle disease patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a wearable robotic suit called MyoSuit that assists knee and hip movement in people with various muscle disorders. 32 participants used the device to perform walking tests, and researchers checked for safety and any immediate improvements in walking ability. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut de Myologie, France • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New numbing technique could make hand surgery simpler and faster
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested if a simpler numbing method called WALANT works as well as a standard arm block for carpal tunnel release surgery. WALANT involves injecting numbing medicine directly into the wrist area, avoiding the need for a tourniquet or sedation. The trial included 130 adu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: CMC Ambroise Paré • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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No tourniquet, less pain: new combo approach for hand surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether using the WALANT technique (numbing the hand with local anesthetic and epinephrine) along with nerve blocks at the wrist could make carpal tunnel release surgery more comfortable than using a standard tourniquet. 60 adults having endoscopic carpal tunnel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: CMC Ambroise Paré • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Could a new oat variety be safe for celiac patients?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a low-immunogenic oat variety called Saul is well-tolerated by adults with celiac disease who are in remission. Forty participants ate 50 grams of gluten-free Saul oat flakes daily for 14 days. Researchers tracked symptoms and blood markers to see if the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Faculty Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New ultrasound technique could ease carpal tunnel pain without major surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a minimally invasive procedure for carpal tunnel syndrome using ultrasound guidance. 40 patients who did not get better with standard treatments received the procedure. Researchers measured pain, hand function, quality of life, and how quickly patients could ret…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Sound waves aim to calm spastic muscles in spinal injury patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested whether a non-invasive treatment called extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) can safely reduce spasticity—muscle stiffness and spasms—in people with chronic spinal cord injury. Five participants received ESWT or a sham treatment, and researchers measure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kessler Foundation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Simple shot vs. guided shot: which works better for carpal tunnel?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two ways to give steroid injections for mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome: one guided by ultrasound into the wrist, and one into the buttock muscle. 63 adults with symptoms like numbness and pain were followed to see which method improved pain, hand functi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Spinal zap trial aims to help SMA patients move better
Symptom relief CompletedThis small pilot study tested whether a temporary spinal cord stimulator (like a pacemaker for the spine) could help people with spinal muscular atrophy types 3 and 4 move their legs better. Three adults who could stand independently received the implant for up to 29 days. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Marco Capogrosso • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Sugar water injection may rival steroids for carpal tunnel pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis completed study tested whether an injection of 5% dextrose (a sugar solution) works as well as a steroid (betamethasone) to relieve pain and symptoms in people with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Thirty participants received one of the two ultrasound-guided injecti…
Sponsor: Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Gentle hand therapy shows promise for carpal tunnel relief
Symptom relief CompletedThis small pilot study looked at whether osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) can reduce stiffness in the median nerve and improve symptoms in people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Ten participants received OMT along with standard care. Researchers measured nerve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kettering Health Network • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Mud therapy shows promise for carpal tunnel relief in new study
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether adding mud therapy (peloidotherapy) to standard care (wrist splint and exercises) can further reduce pain and improve hand function in people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. 70 adults took part, with half receiving mud therapy plus stand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Laser and nerve stretching may boost carpal tunnel recovery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether adding low-level laser therapy or nerve mobilization (gentle stretching of the median nerve) after carpal tunnel release surgery improves nerve function more than surgery alone. Forty-five adults who had carpal tunnel surgery were split into three gro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Galala University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Sugar water injection eases carpal tunnel pain in small study
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a single injection of 5% dextrose (sugar water) guided by ultrasound to separate the median nerve from surrounding tissues in 37 people with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Participants were followed for 3 months to see if pain and hand function improve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dr. Nafiz Korez Sincan State Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Which carpal tunnel surgery hurts less? study compares two techniques
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 113 adults with carpal tunnel syndrome to see if there is a difference in pain and hand function shortly after surgery. One group had endoscopic surgery (small incisions) and the other had open surgery (larger incision). Researchers measured pain and function…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Shockwave combo eases carpal tunnel pain in small trial
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding shockwave therapy to simple hand exercises helps people with carpal tunnel syndrome feel less pain and use their hands better. Twenty-six adults with mild to moderate symptoms received either shockwave plus exercises or physical therapy plus exerc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Video games and shake therapy: a new way to build muscle in DMD kids?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether virtual reality exercises and whole-body vibration can improve muscle strength and balance in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Fifty children aged 6 to 10 years who could still walk took part. The goal was to see if these fun, non-drug…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Simple nerve stretches may boost carpal tunnel relief
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding nerve mobilization exercises to standard ultrasound therapy helps people with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. 86 adults aged 20-55 took part. Researchers measured pain, hand strength, and nerve size before and after three weeks of treatme…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kutahya Health Sciences University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New ultrasound procedure could free patients from carpal tunnel pain without surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new way to treat carpal tunnel syndrome using ultrasound guidance to perform the release procedure right in the doctor's office. 149 adults with carpal tunnel syndrome who had not improved with other treatments took part. The goal was to see if this office-bas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sonex Health, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Two hands better than one for carpal tunnel relief?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether doing nerve-gliding exercises on both hands (bilateral) is better than only the affected hand (unilateral) for people with carpal tunnel syndrome. 28 adults completed the trial. The goal was to see which approach reduces symptoms like pain and numbness m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gazi University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Can pressurized oxygen ease persistent concussion woes?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) can help adults with persistent post-concussion symptoms like headaches, fatigue, and memory problems. Twenty participants with mild traumatic brain injury received either real tr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Essentia Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Could a fruit compound ease carpal tunnel pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether the drug fisetin, found naturally in fruits, can safely reduce symptoms of mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Forty adults took fisetin capsules for two days, then again a month later. Researchers measured changes in symptom severity and hand funct…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peter C. Amadio, M.D. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Hand exercises may reduce nerve stiffness in carpal tunnel patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether specific hand and wrist exercises could help people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. 91 participants did either nerve gliding exercises or strengthening exercises daily for three weeks. The results suggest these exercises may reduce stiff…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Simple stretches may ease carpal tunnel pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether adding a special self-stretching technique to standard physical therapy can better reduce pain and improve hand function in people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. 36 adults with stage I or II carpal tunnel took part. One group did the se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Surgery offers new hope for chronic pain sufferers
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested surgery to treat Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in the upper limb. 74 adults with CRPS who had not improved with other treatments received either nerve decompression or correction of a specific structural problem. Pain levels were measured before surgery,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jitka Fricova • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Hand pain relief: physiotherapy vs. ibuprofen – which wins?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a physiotherapy technique called median nerve neural mobilization reduces pain in people with carpal tunnel syndrome better than ibuprofen or no treatment. 117 adults with confirmed carpal tunnel syndrome took part. Researchers measured pain using a stan…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Francisco Unda Solano • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Hand therapy plus gabapentin may ease carpal tunnel pain better than pills alone
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether adding a specific hand and arm therapy technique (called median nerve neural mobilization) to the pain medication gabapentin could reduce pain more than gabapentin alone in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. 72 adults with confirmed carpal tunnel syn…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Universidad Europea de Madrid • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Simple treatments for carpal tunnel pain tested head-to-head
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two common treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome: over-the-counter ibuprofen pills and a nerve exercise called neural mobilization. 123 adults with carpal tunnel took part. The goal was to see if these treatments reduce pain and improve hand and arm function bet…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Universidad Europea de Madrid • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New anesthesia mix may ease pain after hand surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two local anesthesia methods for hand, wrist, or elbow surgery. One used lidocaine alone, the other added ropivacaine for longer pain relief. 91 adults participated. Researchers measured pain and recovery quality 48 hours after surgery to see if the combination …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Pill or stretch? study tests two ways to ease carpal tunnel pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether gabapentin pills or a simple physiotherapy hand stretch (nerve mobilization) can reduce pain and improve hand function in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. 126 adults with confirmed carpal tunnel took part. The goal was to see if either treatment works…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Universidad Europea de Madrid • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Which works best for carpal tunnel pain: physiotherapy or pills?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether physiotherapy, ibuprofen arginine, or gabapentin reduces pain and improves hand function in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. 196 participants were assigned to one of these treatments or no treatment at all. The goal was to see which approach offers th…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Francisco Unda Solano • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to ease carpal tunnel pain without surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis completed study tested whether combining a hand therapy technique (nerve mobilization) with two pain medications (gabapentin and ibuprofen arginine) reduces pain better than ibuprofen alone in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. 129 adults with confirmed carpal tunnel took p…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Universidad Europea de Madrid • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Hand pain relief without surgery? physical therapy shows promise for carpal tunnel
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a specific physical therapy technique called median nerve neural mobilization can reduce pain in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. 74 participants were randomly assigned to receive the therapy or no treatment. The main goal was to measure pain reductio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad Europea de Madrid • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Hand therapy boosts pain relief for carpal tunnel sufferers
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 76 people with carpal tunnel syndrome to see if adding a simple hand therapy technique (nerve mobilization) to an ibuprofen pain reliever reduces pain more than the pain reliever alone. Participants were treated and their pain levels were measured using a sta…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Universidad Europea de Madrid • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Nerve stretching order may ease carpal tunnel pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two ways of performing nerve-mobilization exercises in 56 people with carpal tunnel syndrome. One group did the exercises from the wrist toward the neck, the other from the neck toward the wrist. The goal was to see which sequence better reduced pain, improved w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Gentle touch therapy may help new moms with wrist pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a type of hands-on therapy called fascial mobilization in 30 new mothers with carpal tunnel syndrome. The goal was to see if it could reduce pain and improve grip strength and hand function. Results may offer a drug-free option for managing postpartum wrist disc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hasan Kalyoncu University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New ultrasound technique may speed carpal tunnel recovery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two surgical treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome: a newer ultrasound-guided procedure with a small incision and traditional open surgery. Researchers wanted to see if the less invasive method leads to faster symptom relief and better hand function. Two hundr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundacin Biomedica Galicia Sur • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New drug shows promise for nerve disease that affects walking
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new medicine called NMD670 in 81 adults with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease types 1 and 2. Participants took either the drug or a placebo twice daily for 21 days. The main goal was to see if the drug could improve walking distance in 6 minutes. The study also che…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NMD Pharma A/S • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Student-Led exercise program shows promise for boosting mobility in neurologic conditions
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a high-intensity exercise program, run by physical therapy students, can help people with neurologic disabilities move better in everyday life. Fifteen participants with conditions like cerebral palsy, stroke, or spinal cord injury completed the program.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Hartford • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New injection study aims to ease wrist pain without surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested three different injection techniques using a sugar-water solution (5% dextrose) to treat mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. 74 adults received one of the methods, and researchers measured pain, tingling, and hand function over three months. The goal was to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Carbon braces may help kids with nerve conditions walk better
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested prefabricated carbon fiber ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) in 65 children and teenagers with conditions like cerebral palsy, spina bifida, or spinal cord injuries that affect walking. Researchers measured stride length, walking speed, and user satisfaction by compari…
Sponsor: Otto Bock France SNC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Tiny incision, big relief? study tests Ultrasound-Guided carpal tunnel release
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two types of carpal tunnel release surgery: one using ultrasound guidance with a tiny incision (less than 1 cm) and the traditional mini-open method with a slightly larger cut. Forty-one adults with carpal tunnel syndrome were randomly assigned to one of the t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Sound waves and gel may ease wrist pain in breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether applying ultrasound with a hyaluronic acid gel to the wrist could help women who developed carpal tunnel syndrome from hormone therapy after mastectomy. Sixty women were split into two groups: one received the ultrasound gel treatment plus standard physi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:32 UTC
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Breathing training from home shows promise for DMD children
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether breathing muscle exercises done at home via video calls could improve lung function and quality of life in 40 children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The children, aged 5-17, used a device to strengthen their breathing muscles. Researchers measured ch…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Izmir Katip Celebi University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:16 UTC
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Nerve-Repair injection shows promise for wrist pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether an injection of ES135, a lab-made version of a natural growth factor, could help people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Twenty-four adults with confirmed CTS received either ES135 or a placebo injection guided by ultrasound. Researchers tracked changes in s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tri-Service General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:46 UTC
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Can dry needling ease carpal tunnel pain? new study investigates
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding dry needling to standard exercises helps people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. 78 adults received either exercises alone or exercises plus dry needling for 3 weeks. Researchers measured pain, wrist movement, and hand function to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karabuk University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:56 UTC
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Wearable sensors monitor ALS progression in new study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests whether wearable sensors and digital home tasks can track changes in movement, speech, and falls in people with ALS. About 20 participants will wear neck and wrist sensors and complete speech and handwriting tests over 48 weeks. The goal is to see if these digita…
Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tablet tests could track ALS progression through speech and handwriting
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study explores whether digital tools on a tablet can measure changes in speech and handwriting in people with motor neuron diseases like ALS. Participants complete a single session of speaking and tracing tasks. Researchers compare results between patients and healthy contro…
Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists track rare muscle disease to unlock its secrets
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 78 people with GNE myopathy, a rare genetic disease that causes progressive muscle weakness starting in young adulthood. Researchers collected medical history, blood samples, and muscle function tests over up to two years to understand how the disease progress…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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French SMA questionnaire put to the test: will it measure up?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether a French version of the SMAFRS questionnaire gives reliable results when used twice in adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). About 60 participants will fill out the questionnaire during a routine visit and again 15 days later. No treatment is give…
Sponsor: Institut de Myologie, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Oxford scientists probe why nerve exercises ease carpal tunnel pain
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study from the University of Oxford aims to understand how specific physiotherapy exercises (neurodynamic exercises) work for carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers will compare these exercises to standard steroid injections and simple advice in 78 patients with mild to moderat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Wrist ligament thickness may predict heel pain after carpal tunnel surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 144 adults who had carpal tunnel surgery to see if the thickness of a wrist ligament (the flexor retinaculum) is linked to developing heel pain afterward. Researchers measured the ligament during surgery and compared patients who got heel pain with those who …
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Hidden nerve disease found in carpal tunnel patients?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study in Russia checked how many people with carpal tunnel syndrome also have a rare inherited nerve condition called hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis. Researchers reviewed medical records of 721 patients and will test some for the genetic mutation. The goal is…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Study reveals financial toll of duchenne MD on french families
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at the extra costs that families of people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in France have to pay out of their own pockets. It included 28 patients of any age who had been diagnosed for at least six months. The researchers measured things like uninsured me…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Can a simple device improve carpal tunnel assessment?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a new device called KForce Sens can reliably measure how well people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome sense their wrist position. Researchers compared it to a standard tool (Baseline electrogoniometer) in 70 adults. The goal was to see if the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pamukkale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Remote care trial offers hope for MND patients struggling to reach specialists
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a telehealth system could help people with motor neurone disease (MND) receive specialist care from home, avoiding long trips to the clinic. It involved 40 patients and their caregivers, with half using the system for up to 18 months. The goal was to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New study reveals how kids with language delays learn vocabulary
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how the way words sound (phonotactic probability) and how they are spelled (orthography) affect vocabulary learning in 23 children with low oral language skills (DLD). All children took part in the same 12-week program, which used real words to improve vocabu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Arizona State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Home Check-Ups for DMD: a new study tests if Tele-Assessments are reliable
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether doctors can accurately assess physical function and quality of life in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) through video calls. Twenty ambulatory patients aged 5-18 completed timed tests and questionnaires remotely. The goal was to see if tel…
Sponsor: Sahra Şirvan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Can MRI and nerve tests catch a rare disease before symptoms start?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether advanced MRI scans and a nerve test called MUNIX can detect the earliest signs of nerve damage in people who carry a gene mutation for familial amyloid neuropathy. Researchers studied 60 adults with the TTR mutation, comparing those with and without s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues in blood and skin to speed up CMT treatments
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study involved 156 people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A), a rare nerve condition that slowly gets worse. Researchers took blood and skin samples over two years to find biological markers that could show how the disease progresses. The goal was to develop mo…
Sponsor: University Medical Center Goettingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New strategy aims to stop missed dizziness diagnoses in ERs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how to improve care for dizzy patients in the emergency department. Over 90,000 adults participated. The goal was to help doctors use proven tests and treatments for common causes of dizziness like BPPV. The study tested new training and tools to make sure pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug tracking study offers no cure, but key insights for future cancer treatments
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how the drug tuvusertib is absorbed, broken down, and removed from the body in 12 people with advanced solid tumors. Participants received a tiny radioactive tracer to track the drug. The main goal was to understand the drug's path in the body, not to treat t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Eye flakes and wrist pain: surprising connection found?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examined whether pseudoexfoliation syndrome (an eye condition) is related to carpal tunnel syndrome (a wrist nerve problem). Researchers measured blood markers in 159 adults aged 50-80. The goal was to see if these conditions share a common cause, not to test a treatme…
Sponsor: Ankara Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Neck pain may throw off your stride, new study shows
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how neck pain changes the way people walk and control their movements. Researchers tested 60 adults—some with chronic neck pain and some without—while they performed walking tasks. The goal was to understand how neck problems affect balance and coordination d…
Sponsor: National Cheng Kung University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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One surgery or two? study tests best timing for carpal tunnel release
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 110 people who needed surgery for a broken wrist. Some had an extra procedure to release the carpal tunnel at the same time, while others waited to see if carpal tunnel symptoms developed later. The goal was to see which approach led to fewer repeat surgeries…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New study uses ultrasound to uncover hidden nerve changes in diabetic patients with carpal tunnel
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed observational study looked at 84 people to understand how diabetic polyneuropathy (nerve damage from diabetes) changes the median nerve in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers used advanced ultrasound techniques, including shear wave elastography and m…
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Study reveals how carpal tunnel severity impacts everyday activities
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how different levels of carpal tunnel syndrome affect people's ability to do daily activities and participate in life. Researchers measured quality of life, hand function, and symptoms in 156 adults with carpal tunnel in their dominant hand. The goa…
Sponsor: Kutahya Health Sciences University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Sound waves shed light on wrist pain mystery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether ultrasound can measure how tendons and nerves move inside the wrist in people with and without carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers used sound waves to create images of the wrist in 257 participants. The goal was to better understand the condition, not to…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Could a simple blood test predict carpal tunnel severity?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether certain blood markers of inflammation and vitamin B12 levels are linked to carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers compared 70 people with and without the condition. The goal was to see if these markers could help explain why some cases are more severe.
Sponsor: Ankara Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Inflammation may be key in rare muscle disease
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study examined whether inflammation, measured by cytokines in the blood, plays a role in type 1 facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD1). Researchers compared 20 FSHD1 patients with healthy controls to see if certain inflammatory markers are higher in the disease…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Real-World data reveals treatment patterns for kids with SMA
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study analyzed medical records of 213 children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in the Czech and Slovak Republics. Researchers looked at what treatments were used and how the children's motor skills, breathing, and feeding changed over time. The goal was to understand real…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Heart risk study for muscular dystrophy patients completed
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 537 people with myotonic dystrophy type 1 to understand their risk of serious heart rhythm problems, including sudden cardiac arrest. Researchers tracked participants for two years to see how often these events happened and what factors might predict them. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Protein clues could spot rare disease years early
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 37 people with a genetic risk for hereditary ATTR amyloidosis over five years. Researchers measured levels of misfolded proteins in the blood to see if they could detect the earliest signs of the disease. The goal is to develop a way to catch the condition bef…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Home videos could help track duchenne muscular dystrophy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study enrolled 150 people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy to create a video database of their movement abilities. Caregivers recorded children doing specific tasks at home using a secure app. The goal was to help validate a new tool called the Duchenne Video Asses…
Sponsor: The Emmes Company, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can your cane cause carpal tunnel? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 30 adults in rehabilitation who needed a walking aid for the first time. Researchers checked their hand and wrist health before and after using the aid, using questionnaires and nerve tests. The goal was to see if using canes or walkers might lead to carpal t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Valida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Small study tracks rare disease to pave way for future treatments
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 10 people with late onset Tay-Sachs disease to see how their symptoms and body chemistry changed over six months. Researchers measured balance, coordination, and brain chemicals. The goal was to gather information that will help design better clinical trials f…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Age matters: study measures exact ciprofol dose for loss of consciousness
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 125 patients of different ages to find out how much ciprofol (an anesthetic drug) they needed to lose consciousness. Researchers measured the dose and brain activity (bispectral index) during anesthesia induction. The goal is to help doctors tailor …
Sponsor: General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New tool could better track facial muscle health in rare muscle disease
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new method to evaluate the strength and function of face and mouth muscles in people with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Twenty-two adults with a genetic diagnosis of FSHD took part. The goal was to see if this new assessment tool can reliably …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Mons • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New study maps key tests for LGMD to speed up drug development
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study involved 116 people with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD), a group of rare muscle-weakening disorders. Researchers measured how well participants could walk, move their arms, and breathe, and asked about their daily activities and overall health. The goal was to i…
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Calf muscle shape linked to walking ability in DMD kids
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study measured calf muscle thickness and length in 26 children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (ages 6-12) who could still walk. Researchers used ultrasound and motion analysis to see how muscle structure relates to walking and other movements. The goal was to better unders…
Sponsor: Deraya University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New tests could reveal how SMA progresses in adults
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 67 adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) types 2 and 3 to see if special electrical tests (MUNE and CMAP) can track nerve loss over time. The goal was to find better ways to measure how the disease changes, not to test a treatment. Participants had geneti…
Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Real-World data on duchenne drug translarna collected in large safety study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 316 people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who were taking Translarna (ataluren) as part of their normal medical care. The goal was to monitor side effects and see how well the drug works in everyday use. Researchers also checked if doctors and patients follo…
Sponsor: PTC Therapeutics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Risdiplam's hidden benefit: fixing Nerve-Muscle links in SMA
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 18 adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) who had taken the oral medication risdiplam for at least one year. Researchers measured how well nerves and muscles communicate by using electrical stimulation tests. The goal was to see if risdiplam improves these…
Sponsor: Bakri Elsheikh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New registry sheds light on rare overgrowth diseases
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study created a French national registry for people with rare overgrowth syndromes caused by PIK3CA gene mutations. Researchers collected medical and genetic information from 28 patients to better understand these conditions and estimate how many people are affecte…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Can a simple questionnaire improve spiritual care for the dying?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether using a Spiritual Needs Questionnaire helps identify and address the spiritual needs of patients in palliative care. About 100 patients with cancer, heart failure, COPD, or ALS took part. The goal was to see if this approach is practical and beneficia…
Sponsor: University Hospital Muenster • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New app could help track muscle disease from your living room
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a mobile app (myFSHD) can help doctors monitor patients with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) remotely. 70 adults with FSHD used the app at home for 12 months, completing questionnaires and video-recorded exercises. The goal was to see if pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New study tracks muscle decline in rare disease to guide future treatments
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 52 people with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy 2I (LGMD2I) for up to two years to learn more about how the disease changes over time. Researchers measured walking ability, muscle strength, heart function, and daily activities. The goal was to better understand …
Sponsor: Genethon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Healthy men test drug for muscular dystrophy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a single dose of the study drug GRT6019 in 18 healthy men to check its safety and how the body processes it. The study also looked at whether food changes drug absorption. Results will guide future research for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, but this t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Grünenthal GmbH • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Massive data dive reveals how SMA drugs perform outside the lab
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study analyzed health records of nearly 5,000 people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) to see how well three approved treatments work in everyday medical practice. Researchers looked at complications, medical equipment use, and hospital visits before and after starting each…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Massive claims study reveals Real-World SMA treatment patterns and costs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study analyzed insurance claims from over 4,000 people with spinal muscular atrophy to see how three approved treatments (Zolgensma, Spinraza, and Evrysdi) are actually used in daily practice and what they cost over time. Researchers looked at dosing patterns, yearly drug co…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New study aims to sharpen tools for measuring muscle decline in common adult muscular dystrophy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 30 adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (Steinert disease) and 30 healthy volunteers over three years to see how muscle strength and function change naturally over time. Researchers measured things like muscle power, walking ability, and nerve responses to fi…
Sponsor: Institut de Myologie, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Robot suit helps stroke and spinal injury patients walk again – small study shows promise
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study tested a wearable robotic exoskeleton called EksoNR in 5 people with stroke, spinal cord injury, cerebellar ataxia, or spastic paraplegia. The goal was to see if using the device for gait training in an outpatient setting is safe, tolerable, and feasible. Researc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Somogy Megyei Kaposi Mór Teaching Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Anesthesia showdown: which drug is kinder to the optic nerve?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed Phase 4 trial looked at how two common anesthetics—desflurane and propofol—affect the optic nerve sheath diameter (a measure of pressure around the eye) in 146 adults undergoing laparoscopic gallbladder removal. The goal was simply to observe differences between th…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: All India Institute of Medical Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Sound waves could spot early signs of rare muscle disease
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether ultrasound can detect early facial muscle changes in people with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), a rare muscle disease. Researchers compared 20 FSHD patients with 19 healthy adults, measuring muscle thickness and echo intensity in key faci…
Sponsor: Koç University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Dads-to-be get a confidence boost from online baby care lessons
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether giving expectant fathers online training about basic newborn care helps them feel more capable and makes their pregnant partners feel more supported. Researchers enrolled 70 couples where the father was over 18, the pregnancy was in the third trimeste…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Çankırı Karatekin University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Braces and SMA: new insights on sitting, standing, and walking
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at 80 children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) types II and III to see how using braces (orthoses) helped them sit, stand, and walk. Researchers recorded when and how often children achieved these milestones and what types of braces they used. The goal w…
Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Huntington disease survey aims to make clinical trials more Participant-Friendly
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed survey study asked 131 people with or at risk for Huntington disease about their feelings, attitudes, and beliefs toward clinical research. The goal is to help researchers design better studies that are more aware of participants' needs. No treatment or drug was te…
Sponsor: Huntington Study Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Health warnings in booze app put to the test
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether showing health warning messages in a mobile app where people buy alcohol affects their purchasing. Over 11,700 adults in Sweden took part. One group saw rotating health warnings, while the other saw standard messages. The researchers tracked purchases…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: World Health Organization • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Walking study reveals balance differences in nerve diseases
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how two types of nerve diseases—inherited and acquired—affect walking and balance. Researchers used motion analysis and simple tests like the Timed Up and Go test in 67 participants. The goal was to find clear differences that could help doctors tell the two …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New study aims to uncover why some myotonic dystrophy patients develop low breathing
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 113 adults with myotonic dystrophy (Steinert's disease) for 5 years to find out what factors lead to low breathing (hypoventilation). Researchers measured lung function, sleepiness, fatigue, and thinking skills. The goal is to better understand which patients …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Coenzyme Q10 showdown: new formula may boost absorption
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested how well two different coenzyme Q10 supplements are absorbed into the blood after a single dose. Twenty-five healthy adults aged 50-65 took each product in a crossover design. The goal was to see if a new experimental formula (BMT® coenzyme Q10) leads to higher …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Primorska • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Rare cholesterol disorder linked to hidden eye risk
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 10 people with rare genetic conditions that cause very low cholesterol and trouble absorbing vitamins. Researchers measured a protective pigment in the eye called macular pigment, which may be low in these patients and could explain why some still develop vis…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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SMA fatigue mystery: scientists probe exercise limits in 34 patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at why people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) often feel very tired and have trouble exercising. Researchers tested 34 ambulatory SMA patients who were already on standard treatments (risdiplam or nusinersen) for at least six months. Participants di…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New questionnaire validated for carpal tunnel patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study checked if the Upper Extremity Functional Index is a reliable and accurate way to measure hand function in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers gave questionnaires to 101 patients and compared results over time. The goal was to confirm that this tool works w…
Sponsor: Pamukkale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New MRI study maps rare brain disease in children
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study used powerful MRI scans to track how a rare genetic disease called metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) damages the brain's white matter in young children. Researchers studied 29 children aged 1 to 6 years with MLD, along with a control group, to better understand how th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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UK study tests newborn screening for rare muscle disease
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at whether it is practical and acceptable to screen all newborns for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic disease that causes muscle weakness and can be fatal if not treated early. Over 33,000 babies were screened using a simple blood spot tes…
Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Brain wave study reveals aging effects under anesthesia
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how brain wave patterns change with age during desflurane anesthesia. Researchers recorded brain activity from 47 adults and elderly patients undergoing surgery. They analyzed different brain wave features to understand how aging affects the brain's…
Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Brain scan and spinal tap study aims to speed up ataxia drug trials
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 40 people with spinocerebellar ataxia types 2 and 7, a rare brain disease that affects movement. Researchers used MRI scans and lumbar punctures over one year to track changes in the brain and body. The goal was to find reliable markers that could b…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Could a single DNA test solve the mystery of rare brain diseases in kids?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether whole genome sequencing (a complete read of a person's DNA) can help diagnose leukodystrophies, a group of rare brain diseases that are hard to identify. Researchers enrolled 236 children with white matter abnormalities on brain scans but no known gen…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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French hospital data reveals hidden burden of rare PROS disorders
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at hospital records from 2015 to 2022 to find out how many people in France have a group of rare genetic conditions called PROS. Researchers counted new cases each year, described patient ages and other health problems, and estimated costs. No treatments were te…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New scale aims to better track nerve disease in kids
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study created and tested a new scale called the CMT Pediatric Scale to measure symptoms and physical function in children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Researchers enrolled 500 children under 21 with CMT types 1, 2, or 4 at multiple centers. The scale assesses foot and h…
Sponsor: University of Iowa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Brain protein may guide hydrocephalus treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether measuring a protein called NfL in the blood or spinal fluid can help doctors manage hydrocephalus, a condition where too much fluid puts pressure on the brain. Researchers studied 41 adults with this condition to see if NfL levels relate to symptoms a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Hradec Kralove • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New study maps how rare brain diseases worsen over time in kids
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 31 children with GM1 or GM2 gangliosidosis (including Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff disease) to carefully measure how their neurological symptoms, like walking and speech, change over time. The goal was to create a clear picture of disease progression to help design …
Sponsor: Azafaros B.V. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Can a simple test spot brain risks before surgery?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study examined 129 older adults having elective orthopedic surgery under regional anesthesia. Researchers measured cognitive frailty and collected blood and spinal fluid to look for biomarkers of brain inflammation and degeneration. The goal was to see if these bio…
Sponsor: Baskent University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:48 UTC
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Study links balance problems to fear of falling in elderly women with back pain
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 70 elderly women with long-term non-specific low back pain to see how their balance relates to disability, fear of falling, and social participation. Researchers measured balance, disability, and community involvement. The goal is to better understand these c…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:53 UTC
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New study probes hidden pain in carpal tunnel syndrome
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 60 people with carpal tunnel syndrome to see if pain sensitivity is linked to nerve ultrasound and electrical nerve tests. Researchers measured pain thresholds and used questionnaires to assess central sensitization. The goal was to find better ways to unders…
Sponsor: Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:25 UTC
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Hidden danger: muscle disease linked to deadly clots
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates why people with myotonic dystrophy type 1 are 10 times more likely to develop dangerous blood clots in the legs or lungs. Researchers will compare blood samples from 130 participants—including patients with the disease, those with a history of clots, and h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:53 UTC
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Study examines how to better support families of infants with fatal muscle disease
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at the quality of supportive and palliative care for infants under one year old with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 1, a severe genetic muscle disease. Researchers followed 39 infants and asked families to keep a diary about care. One year after the child's …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:33 UTC