Muscular Dystrophy Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
For healthy volunteers:
- You are an adult aged 18 or older in generally good health (some controlled conditions like high blood pressure are acceptable)
- You are willing and able to follow all study procedures and attend for the full duration of the study
- You are able to understand the study and willing to sign a consent form
For people with neuromuscular conditions:
- You are an adult aged 18 or older who has been diagnosed with a nerve or muscle disorder, or who has symptoms suggesting a nerve, muscle, or diaphragm problem
- You are willing and able to follow all study procedures and attend for the full duration of the study
- You are able to understand the study and willing to sign a consent form
Who may not be able to join:
For healthy volunteers:
- You have a history of stroke, muscle disorders, nerve damage in your arms or legs, or have had spine surgery
For people with neuromuscular conditions:
- A doctor's evaluation finds no clear signs of a nerve or muscle disorder
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Tanya J Lehky, M.D., National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Phone: (301) 496-7428
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
To collect normal values of M-mode diaphragm imaging during quiet and deep breathing and voluntary sniff testing in a population of health controls to establish normal values.; To acquire normative values for B-mode imaging of nerves (fascicle count) and muscles (quantitative echotexture measurement) and shear wave elastography data on muscle and nerve stiffness/speed of sound in a population of healthy volunteers.
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 28 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.