Sound waves reveal hidden facial muscle damage in rare disease
NCT ID NCT07331025
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study tested whether ultrasound can detect early facial muscle changes in people with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), a rare muscle disease. Researchers compared 20 FSHD patients with 19 healthy adults, measuring muscle thickness and echo intensity in key facial muscles. The goal was to see if ultrasound could serve as a reliable tool to track disease progression beyond standard exams.
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Koç University Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)
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