Pee and blood may replace painful muscle biopsies for muscular dystrophy
NCT ID NCT05020002
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study looks for markers in blood and urine that can show how active and severe myotonic dystrophy is. The goal is to find a less invasive way to measure the disease than taking a piece of muscle (biopsy). Researchers will compare samples from 215 people with and without the condition.
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02129, United States
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University of Texas Southwestern
RECRUITINGDallas, Texas, 75390, United States
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