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Welcome to the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU



Spinal Cord Stimulation for the treatment of motor deficits in people with Spinal Muscular Atrophy – Age 16-17

Are you or your child affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy? You may be able to participate in a research study using spinal cord stimulation (SCS), an approved clinical therapy for pain syndromes that do not respond to drugs. Unexpectedly, SCS has shown the ability to promote the recovery of leg motor function in people with complete motor paralysis

Assistive Devices
Birth Defects
Bones, Joints and Muscles
Brain and Neurological Disorders
And 18 more areas
Age Range
AGE: 16-17
Duration
DURATION: 9 months
VISITS: 35 visits
Compensation
COMPENSATION: YES

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.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Other Lungs and Breathing
Age Range
AGE: 6 - 17
Gender List
SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Male
Duration
DURATION: 3 hours
VISITS: 1 visit
Location
LOCATION: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Compensation
COMPENSATION: YES

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