Could heart and muscle disorders share a genetic cause?

NCT ID NCT07183059

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether people with certain heart rhythm disorders also carry genetic variants linked to a rare muscle condition called non-dystrophic myotonia. Researchers will review medical records of 570 participants and invite some for a neurological exam and electromyography (EMG). The goal is to better understand any overlap between these conditions.

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 study could reveal a genetic connection between certain heart rhythm disorders and a rare muscle condition, potentially guiding future screening or treatment approaches.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find a clear link, and results may not apply to broader populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Arrhythmias, Cardiac cardiac rhythm disease nondystrophic myotonia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ARRYTHMIA, CARDIAC NON DYSTROPHIC MYOTONIA

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