Painless muscle test could change how we track nerve diseases

NCT ID NCT01900132

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study is testing a new, painless device called electrical impedance myography (EIM) to measure muscle health. Researchers will use it on healthy volunteers and people with neuromuscular diseases to see how well it works compared to standard tests like ultrasound and nerve studies. The goal is to gather information, not to treat any condition. Participants include both children and adults.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simpler, pain-free way to monitor muscle and nerve diseases over time.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to any new diagnostic tool or change in care.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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