New drug shows promise for muscle disease in small trial

NCT ID NCT05166109

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study tested a drug called vamorolone in 46 males with Becker muscular dystrophy, a condition that causes muscle weakness. Participants took either the drug or a placebo daily for 24 weeks. The main goal was to check safety and side effects, and to see if the drug might help muscle function.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Azienda Ospedale Universita Padova

    Padova, 35129, Italy

  • University of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15261, United States

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