AI-Powered heart scans aim to predict deadly complications in muscular dystrophy
NCT ID NCT07674758
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aims to understand how heart problems develop in people with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy, as well as in carriers. Researchers will collect cardiac MRI scans and clinical data from 1,000 participants to build a registry. Using advanced image analysis and deep learning, they hope to identify early signs of heart dysfunction and create a risk assessment tool for doctors worldwide.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could create a risk toolkit to help doctors identify patients at highest risk of heart problems earlier, potentially improving treatment timing and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is an observational registry study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly change outcomes, and the deep learning models may not perform as expected in real-world settings.
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Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU
RECRUITINGRichmond, Virginia, 23220, United States
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Children's National
RECRUITINGWashington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States
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Duke Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGDurham, North Carolina, 27705, United States
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Lurie Children's
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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Nationwide Children's
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43205, United States
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Riley Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGIndianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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Seattle Children's
RECRUITINGSeattle, Washington, 98105, United States
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UC Davis
RECRUITINGSacramento, California, 95616, United States
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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