Simple home exercises may boost strength in rare muscle disease
NCT ID NCT06716931
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a physical therapist-guided exercise program can improve strength and walking ability in adults with myotonic dystrophy type 2 (DM2). Twenty-four participants will be split into three groups, each doing the same exercises but with different levels of therapist supervision. The goal is to see if guided exercise helps more than doing it alone.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- physical therapist-guided exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a safe, home-based exercise routine to help people with DM2 maintain strength and walking ability.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise may not improve muscle function significantly.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Neuromuscular Diagnostic Center. Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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