Phase 2 Muscular Dystrophy Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• You are a boy aged 4 years old or older, but younger than 15 years old
• You have a confirmed genetic change in the dystrophin gene that could be helped by a technique called "exon 44 skipping" (confirm with trial site if unsure)
• You are able to walk on your own without any walking aids or devices
• You are able to complete a specific "stand up from the floor" test in under 20 seconds without help
• You have been on a stable dose of steroid medication (such as prednisone) for at least 3 months, and this dose is expected to stay the same throughout the study
• There may be other requirements — confirm all details with the trial site

Who may not be able to join:

• You weigh less than 20 kg (about 44 lbs) at the time of signing up (this applies to a specific part of the trial only — confirm with trial site)
• You have a heart muscle condition that is causing symptoms
• You have used certain muscle-building steroids (such as oxandrolone) or supplements containing resveratrol or ATP in the past 3 months
• You have taken part in another clinical drug trial or used an experimental medicine in the past 3 months (or longer, depending on the medicine)
• You have had surgery in the past 3 months, or surgery is planned at any point during the study
• You have previously taken part in a specific study called NS-089/NCNP-02
• You have received a type of treatment called "exon skipping" therapy within the past year
• There may be other reasons that could prevent joining — confirm all details with the trial site

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.