MRI scans could unlock secrets of rare muscle disease

NCT ID NCT04734626

First seen Jan 17, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study uses special MRI scans to measure how muscles produce energy in people with mitochondrial disease. Researchers will scan the legs of 230 participants aged 7 to 75 who have suspected or confirmed mitochondrial disease. The goal is to better understand the disease and develop a new tool for diagnosis and future treatment studies.

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Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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