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Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy
MONDO:0008116Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD) is an adult-onset progressive myopathy characterized by progressive eyelid ptosis, dysphagia, dysarthria and proximal limb weakness.
Also known as: OPMD, oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy
8 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 3 tagged with Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy itself.
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New injection aims to restore swallowing in rare muscle disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a single injection of BB-301 directly into throat muscles to improve swallowing in people with oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD). About 30 adults aged 50-65 with swallowing problems will receive the injection during a short surgery. Researchers will check…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Benitec Biopharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Spit test may reveal clues about rare muscle disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study looks at saliva thickness and oral health in people with Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy (OPMD) compared to their household members. Researchers want to see if swallowing problems affect oral health and if saliva contains markers of the disease. No tre…
Sponsor: Sheba Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC