New study aims to sharpen tools for tracking muscle decline in common adult muscular dystrophy

NCT ID NCT07362316

First seen Jan 26, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study followed 30 adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1 and 20 healthy volunteers to see which tests best measure muscle changes over three years. Participants did strength and movement tests every 18 months. The goal was to find the most reliable ways to track the disease for future treatment trials. No treatment was given.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval

    Laval, Canada

  • Institut de Myologie

    Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75013, France

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