Hereditary skeletal muscle disorder
MONDO:0700223An instance of muscle tissue disorder that is caused by an inherited genomic modification in an individual.
Also known as: genetic muscle disease, genetic muscle disorder, genetic muscular disease, genetic muscular disorder, hereditary muscle disorder
406 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Hereditary skeletal muscle disorder itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Hereditary skeletal muscle disorder
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Muscular dystrophy 74 trials · 290 incl. sub-types
11 sub-types
- DMD-related muscular dystrophy 0 trials · 146 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Progressive muscular dystrophy 2 trials · 125 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Congenital muscular dystrophy 1 trial · 10 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Distal myopathy 1 trial · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- LAMA2-related muscular dystrophy 2 trials · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Fukuda-Miyanomae-Nakata syndrome 0 trials
- Muscular dystrophy, Barnes type 0 trials
- Muscular dystrophy, Hemizygous lethal type 0 trials
- Muscular dystrophy, Mabry type 0 trials
- Muscular dystrophy, cardiac type 0 trials
- Muscular dystrophy, progressive Pectorodorsal 0 trials
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Congenital myopathy 8 trials · 75 incl. sub-types
53 sub-types
- Congenital structural myopathy 5 trials · 62 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- RYR1-related myopathy 5 trials · 6 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Centronuclear myopathy 2 trials · 5 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- TTN-related myopathy 2 trials · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- TPM2-related myopathy 1 trial · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- SELENON-related myopathy 1 trial Sub-types →
- TOR1AIP1-related myopathy 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- TPM3-related myopathy 1 trial Sub-types →
- Myopathy, congenital, with tremor 1 trial
- Bailey-Bloch congenital myopathy 0 trials
- Batten-Turner congenital myopathy 0 trials
- Bethlem myopathy 0 trials Sub-types →
- Compton-North congenital myopathy 0 trials
- Klippel-Feil anomaly-myopathy-facial dysmorphism syndrome 0 trials
- MEGF10-related myopathy 0 trials
- MYH7-related skeletal myopathy 0 trials
- SCN4A-related myopathy, autosomal recessive 0 trials Sub-types →
- Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy 0 trials Sub-types →
- Alpha-actinopathy 0 trials Sub-types →
- Benign Samaritan congenital myopathy 0 trials
- Congenital generalized hypercontractile muscle stiffness syndrome 0 trials
- Congenital myopathy 10b, mild variant 0 trials
- Congenital myopathy 11 0 trials
- Congenital myopathy 15 0 trials
- Congenital myopathy 18 0 trials
- Congenital myopathy 20 0 trials
- Congenital myopathy 21 with early respiratory failure 0 trials
- Congenital myopathy 22A, classic 0 trials
- Congenital myopathy 22B, severe fetal 0 trials
- Congenital myopathy 25 0 trials
- Congenital myopathy 26 0 trials
- Congenital myopathy 27 0 trials
- Congenital myopathy 28 with rigid spine 0 trials
- Congenital myopathy 2b, severe infantile, autosomal recessive 0 trials
- Congenital myopathy 2c, severe infantile, autosomal dominant 0 trials
- Congenital myopathy 7A, myosin storage, autosomal dominant 0 trials
- Congenital myopathy with reduced type 2 muscle fibers 0 trials
- Cylindrical spirals myopathy 0 trials
- Fetal akinesia-cerebral and retinal hemorrhage syndrome 0 trials
- Fingerprint body myopathy 0 trials
- Hyaline body myopathy 0 trials
- Intellectual disability-myopathy-short stature-endocrine defect syndrome 0 trials
- Myopathy with hexagonally cross-linked tubular arrays 0 trials
- Myopathy, congenital proximal, with minicore lesions 0 trials
- Myopathy, congenital, progressive, with scoliosis 0 trials
- Myopathy, congenital, with diaphragmatic defects, respiratory insufficiency, and dysmorphic facies 0 trials
- Myopathy, congenital, with respiratory insufficiency and bone fractures 0 trials
- Myopathy, congenital, with structured cores and z-line abnormalities 0 trials
- Myopathy, myosin storage, autosomal recessive 0 trials
- Myopathy, proximal, and ophthalmoplegia 0 trials Sub-types →
- Reducing body myopathy 0 trials Sub-types →
- Severe hypotonia-psychomotor developmental delay-strabismus-cardiac septal defect syndrome 0 trials
- Tubular aggregate myopathy 0 trials Sub-types →
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia 45 trials
5 sub-types
- Diaphragmatic hernia 1 1 trial
- Diaphragmatic hernia 2 0 trials
- Diaphragmatic hernia 3 0 trials
- Diaphragmatic hernia 4, with cardiovascular defects 0 trials
- Hernia, anterior diaphragmatic 0 trials
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Myopathy caused by variation in FKRP 0 trials · 8 incl. sub-types
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Hereditary inclusion-body myopathy 1 trial · 6 incl. sub-types
8 sub-types
- GNE myopathy 3 trials
- Inclusion body myopathy with Paget disease of bone and frontotemporal dementia 1 trial · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- X-linked myopathy with excessive autophagy 0 trials Sub-types →
- Childhood-onset autosomal recessive myopathy with external ophthalmoplegia 0 trials
- Desmin-related myopathy with Mallory body-like inclusions 0 trials
- Hereditary inclusion body myopathy type 4 0 trials
- Hereditary inclusion body myopathy-joint contractures-ophthalmoplegia syndrome 0 trials
- Myopathy, myofibrillar, 9, with early respiratory failure 0 trials
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Poland syndrome 2 trials
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Myopathy caused by variation in FKTN 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types
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Inherited rippling muscle disease 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Rippling muscle disease 2 1 trial
- Rippling muscle disease 1 0 trials
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Myopathy caused by variation in CRPPA 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types
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Myopathy caused by variation in GMPPB 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types
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Myopathy caused by variation in POMGNT1 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types
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Myopathy caused by variation in POMT1 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types
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Myopathy caused by variation in POMT2 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types
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Polyglucosan body myopathy 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
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3 sub-types
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Brody myopathy 0 trials
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FHL1-related myopathy 0 trials
5 sub-types
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Wieacker-Wolff syndrome (spectrum) 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Wieacker-Wolff syndrome 0 trials
- Wieacker-Wolff syndrome, female-restricted 0 trials
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1 sub-type
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Myopathy, sarcoplasmic body 0 trials
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Myosclerosis 0 trials
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Potassium-aggravated myotonia 0 trials
3 sub-types
- Acetazolamide-responsive myotonia 0 trials
- Myotonia fluctuans 0 trials
- Myotonia permanens 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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One shot of gene therapy aims to fix a rare Muscle-Weakening disease
Cure Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing AMP-101, an experimental gene therapy, in people with DOK7 congenital myasthenic syndrome, a rare inherited disorder that causes muscle weakness and exercise intolerance. About 4 participants with moderate to severe DOK7 CMS will receive a single intraveno…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Amplo Biotechnology • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Can an experimental infusion slow muscle loss in FSHD?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests an experimental drug called SFL-0821 in adults with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), a genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness. Researchers give the drug by intravenous infusion, either once or multiple times, and compare it agains…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Soufflé Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to make duchenne gene therapy safer for kids
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding sirolimus (a drug that calms the immune system) to ELEVIDYS gene therapy can prevent serious liver injury in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. About 20 participants will receive the treatment and be monitored for side effects. The goal is to m…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new dosing schedule tame steroid side effects in duchenne?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests two ways of taking the steroid prednisolone in boys aged 4-10 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who can still walk. One group takes the drug every other day, while the other takes it for 10 days on, then 10 days off. The goal is to see which schedule better preser…
Sponsor: Muhammad Aamir Latif • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tiny balloon in the womb help babies breathe?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot trial tests a procedure called FETO for fetuses with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a condition where the diaphragm has a hole and the lungs don't develop fully. In FETO, a balloon is temporarily placed in the fetal windpipe to encourage lung growth, the…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug KER-065 aims to slow muscle decline in duchenne muscular dystrophy
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called KER-065 in adult and pediatric males with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness. The study includes both those who can walk and those who cannot, and all participants mus…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Keros Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mind-Controlled computers: new device aims to help paralyzed veterans regain independence
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test a mobile brain-computer interface (iBCI) that lets people with severe paralysis control computers and mobile devices using only their thoughts. Two veterans with conditions like spinal cord injury or ALS will use the device at home. The goal is to see if the …
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drugs aim to slow muscle decline in duchenne muscular dystrophy
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two experimental drugs, ENTR-601-44 and ENTR-601-45, in people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who have already taken part in earlier studies. The goal is to see if long-term use is safe and tolerable, and whether it can help maintain muscle function. Part…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Entrada Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a popular Weight-Loss drug help—or Harm—Those with duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether semaglutide (a GLP-1 drug used for weight loss) is safe for adolescents and young adults with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who are also overweight or obese. The main concern is that the drug might reduce muscle mass, which is already weak in DMD. Par…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Experimental drug aims to boost energy in rare genetic disorders
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an oral drug called glycerol tributyrate in 24 adults with MELAS or LHON-Plus, two rare mitochondrial diseases that cause severe symptoms like strokes and vision loss. The trial is open-label (everyone gets the drug) and uses each person as their own control over…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New hope for DMD? small study tests immune drug to slow muscle decline
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests the safety of a drug called rituximab in 5 boys aged 6-10 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who can still walk. The drug aims to lower certain immune proteins to possibly slow muscle damage. Researchers will monitor side effects and measure changes in walkin…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Could your own stem cells fight this rare brain disorder?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a person's own stem cells, processed and given by IV, can safely help with multiple system atrophy (MSA) — a rare, worsening brain disease that affects movement and automatic body functions like blood pressure. Fifty adults aged 35 to 65 will receive eith…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Biocells Medical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Can a simple gas help fragile newborns breathe easier?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether inhaled nitric oxide can help newborns with a hole in their diaphragm (congenital diaphragmatic hernia) who also have high blood pressure in their lungs. About 40 babies will receive the gas, and doctors will check if their oxygen levels improve within…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Asan Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Balloon in the womb: new hope for babies with rare birth defect?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase III trial tests a procedure called FETO for severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), where the diaphragm is incomplete and organs move into the chest. Doctors place a temporary balloon in the baby's windpipe before birth to help the lungs grow. The study will comp…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:11 UTC
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Can a Three-Hour online class help families manage bladder and bowel issues in duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a single online urotherapy education session can improve parents' knowledge and daily habits around bladder and bowel care for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. About 50 parents or caregivers will take part. The session covers urinary trac…
Sponsor: Lokman Hekim University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple massage tool ease chest pain that mimics a heart attack?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingPseudo-angina is chest pain that feels like a heart attack but comes from muscle knots, not the heart. This trial tests whether two hands-on treatments—Graston Technique (using a stainless-steel tool to massage muscles) and local ischemic compression (sustained finger pressure on…
Sponsor: University of Faisalabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise hope: new study tests Muscle-Strengthening in kids with DMD
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test different types of strengthening exercises in 45 children aged 6 to 10 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The goal is to see if these exercises can improve muscle strength, walking distance, and chemical markers in the blood. The results could help guide…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Video game physio for duchenne kids: fun or flop?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a gamified mobile app can help 46 boys aged 6–12 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy stay motivated with their home physiotherapy. The app includes rewards, levels, and feedback to make exercise more engaging. Researchers will measure physical function, endu…
Sponsor: Başak Çağla Arslan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Can a common asthma drug help newborns breathe easier?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether inhaled salbutamol, a drug used for asthma, can reduce breathing distress in newborns with transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN). TTN is a common lung condition after birth where fluid stays in the lungs, causing fast breathing. The trial will enroll j…
Sponsor: Tishreen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Can a support group boost confidence for parents of kids with DMD or SMA?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a multicomponent support group can improve the confidence (self-efficacy) of primary caregivers of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy or spinal muscular atrophy in Pakistan. Thirty caregivers will join group sessions with doctors, therapists, and o…
Sponsor: Aga Khan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Could a common blood pressure pill ease muscle stiffness? early trial launches
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker used for high blood pressure, in 20 adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can improve muscle strength, reduce stiffness, and help with daily function. All participants w…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Hidden brain disease study aims to prevent stroke and dementia
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at people aged 65 and older who have signs of brain blood vessel disease on a past scan but no history of stroke, dementia, or other major brain conditions. Researchers will collect information on daily function, thinking skills, speech, and any new vascular even…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can brain scans unlock hidden effects of becker muscular dystrophy?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how the absence of a protein called Dp140 in people with Becker muscular dystrophy might affect the brain, thinking, and muscle function. Researchers will use brain and muscle imaging, along with cognitive and psychological tests, to explore these connections.…
Sponsor: Institut de Myologie, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can watching the course of myotonic dystrophy unlock better care?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 100 adults with myotonic dystrophy (types 1 or 2) for two years to understand how muscle stiffness, daily function, and heart health change over time. Researchers will look back at up to 18 months of past medical records and then track participants with clinic …
Sponsor: Lupin Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New ultrasound technique could spot heart issues in newborns earlier
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a more sensitive ultrasound method called speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) to check heart function in newborns. Researchers will scan healthy babies and those with conditions like lung disease or oxygen deprivation to establish normal values and track chan…
Sponsor: Birmingham Women's NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wearable sensors could bring duchenne monitoring home
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a wearable sensor (Syde device) can reliably measure arm and hand function in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who can no longer walk. Current tests are done in clinics and may miss small changes. The goal is to see if home-based digital monitoring i…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liege • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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500 kids with muscular dystrophy to be tracked in major new study
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 500 boys aged 1 to 18 with Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy for several years. Researchers will track their muscle function, body composition, lab tests, and heart and lung imaging to map how the disease changes over time. The goal is to create a model…
Sponsor: West China Second University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Rare muscle disease study aims to pave way for future treatments
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows up to 10 people of any age with nemaline myopathy, a rare muscle disease, for three years. Researchers will collect information during regular hospital visits to understand how the disease changes over time. The goal is to find better ways to measure disease pr…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liege • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New registry aims to improve care for muscular dystrophy patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is creating a registry for people with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy, as well as symptomatic female carriers. The goal is to collect health data and quality-of-life information to monitor how new therapies work in real-world settings. Up to 1,500 participants …
Sponsor: Dr. Andreas Ziegler • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New study seeks to unlock the secrets of physical activity in kids with DMD
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to identify the many factors that influence how physically active children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) are. Researchers will look at muscle strength, balance, thinking skills, sleep, behavior, and family environment. The goal is to gather information th…
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC