New drug trial aims to slow muscle decline in young boys with DMD

NCT ID NCT07475754

First seen Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This early study tests the safety of a drug called rituximab in 5 boys aged 6 to 10 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who can still walk. The drug aims to lower certain immune proteins to possibly help muscles work longer. Researchers will watch for side effects and check walking ability over one year.

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