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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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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