Could your phone replace lab tests for muscle disease?
NCT ID NCT07321977
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether a smartphone app can accurately measure how people walk, without needing special markers or equipment. Researchers will compare the app's measurements to a standard motion-capture system in 30 volunteers—some with neuromuscular diseases like SMA or muscular dystrophy, and some healthy. The goal is to find a simpler way to track disease progression in clinics and future trials.
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 provide a simple, portable way to track disease progression in neuromuscular conditions, aiding future clinical trials.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study (30 participants) focused on measurement accuracy, not treatment. The technology may not prove reliable enough for widespread use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre d'Exploration et d'Évaluation Neuromusculaire
RECRUITINGParis, France
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