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Important Information: Given concerns about COVID-19, we ask that if you have traveled to locations where COVID-19 is circulating, have been in contact with someone ill with COVID-19, or are sick with fever and respiratory symptoms, please notify research staff and postpone your study participation. It is recommended that you also contact your primary care office to address any symptoms you are experiencing. If you believe you have come in contact with a COVID-19 case, we recommend that you contact your local health department.

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Given concerns about COVID-19, we ask that if you have traveled to locations where COVID-19 is circulating, have been in contact with someone ill with COVID-19, or are sick with fever and respiratory symptoms, please notify research staff and postpone your study participation. It is recommended that you also contact your primary care office to address any symptoms you are experiencing. If you believe you have come in contact with a COVID-19 case, we recommend that you contact your local health department.

Welcome to the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Airway Clearance in MDS – Ages 6-17

Are you the parent of a boy between the ages of 6-17 years old who has been diagnosed with Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy? If so, your child may be able to participate in a research study to see if simple breathing tests can help determine how well your child can clear their airways of mucus. Compensation provided.

AGE:

6 - 17

DURATION: 3 hours
VISITS: 1 visit

LOCATION: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Genetic Disorders