Mini muscle sensor could unlock mitochondrial disease diagnosis
NCT ID NCT06819683
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a small device called a nanosensor that measures oxygen levels in muscle tissue. The goal is to see if it can accurately assess mitochondrial function in people with mitochondrial myopathy compared to healthy volunteers. If it works, this sensor could become a new tool to diagnose and monitor these diseases, which currently lack reliable biomarkers.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- oxygen nanosensor device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this nanosensor could provide a reliable way to diagnose and track mitochondrial muscle diseases, helping future treatment studies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase device study in 96 people. The nanosensor has never been tested in humans, so it may not work as expected or could cause discomfort.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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