New study tracks toddlers with rare muscle disease to pave way for future treatments

NCT ID NCT06503367

First seen Apr 19, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study watches how children aged 0 to 5 with LAMA2-related muscular dystrophy move and develop over two years. Researchers will test muscle function, swallowing, breathing, and collect blood samples. The goal is to learn more about the disease and prepare for future treatment trials. About 44 children will take part.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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  • Boston Children's Hospital

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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  • Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

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    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States

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  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

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    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

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  • National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH

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    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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  • Nationwide Children's Hospital

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    Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States

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  • Stanford University

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    Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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  • University of California, Los Angeles

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    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

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  • University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States

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  • University of Minnesota

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    Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55108, United States

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  • University of Rochester

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    Rochester, New York, 14627, United States

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  • University of Texas Southwestern

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    Dallas, Texas, 75235, United States

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  • University of Utah

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    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States

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  • Washington University in St. Louis

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    St Louis, Missouri, 63130, United States

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