Biomarker Development for Muscular Dystrophies
Start Date
2/20/2015
Completion Date
6/1/2028
Summary
Current methods of measuring the response to new treatments for muscular dystrophies involve the examination of small pieces of muscle tissue called biopsies. The investigators are interested in finding less invasive methods that reduce the need for muscle biopsies. The purpose of this research is to learn about the possibility of detecting and measuring the activity and severity of muscular dystrophies by examining a urine sample and a blood sample, and some muscles in the arms and legs using tests called ultrasound and electrical impedance myography; both tests are painless and non-invasive. The information that is gathered from this study may help to evaluate, prevent, diagnose, treat, and improve the understanding of human muscle diseases.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 5 years to No maximum
Conditions
Locations
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
United States
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
United States
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts 02129
United States
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157
United States
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
United States