Sound waves shed light on nerve and muscle health
NCT ID NCT05237973
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study uses ultrasound, a safe imaging technique that uses sound waves, to get detailed pictures and measurements of nerves and muscles. Researchers aim to collect normal values from healthy adults and compare them with data from people who have neuromuscular disorders. The goal is to improve how doctors observe and diagnose these conditions.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 150 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2022
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government research agency
The lead sponsor is the US National Institutes of Health.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Community and participants on other NIH protocols that have neuromuscular disorders.
- Ages
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18 to 110 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
* INCLUSION CRITERIA: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Healthy Volunteers-Adults 1. Healthy adults, male or female, aged 18 years old or older, 2. In good general health as evidenced by medical history, medical conditions under control such as hypertension acceptable. 3. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study. 4. Ability of subject to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. 2. Participants with neuromuscular disorders 1. Adults, male or female, aged 18 years old or older, 2. Diagnosed with a neuromuscular disorder or have signs and symptoms of nerve or muscle disorder or neuromuscular diaphragm dysfunction. 3. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study. 4. Ability of subject to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Healthy Volunteers-Adults History of stroke, muscle disorders, peripheral neuropathy, or spine surgery 2. Participants with neuromuscular disorders No clinical evidence of a neuromuscular disorder on clinical evaluation.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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