Could a lower steroid dose plus exercise help boys with duchenne?
NCT ID NCT04322357
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This 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 steroids but with fewer side effects. The study included 21 boys aged 5 to 9 with confirmed DMD.
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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States
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