Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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Status: Recruiting

Evaluating VM100 Nutritional Supplement for Improving Quality of Life in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patients

This pilot study will investigate the potential efficacy of VM100, a nutritional supplement specifically formulated for patients with DMD, on quality of life and physical symptoms. Twenty patients (aged 8 an over) will be enrolled to undergo a 10-week placebo-controlled intervention with VM100. Outcomes will include validated questionnaires and qualitative interview to assess impact on mental, cognitive and mood related measures, as well as endurance and fatigue).

Participants needed: 20
Trial details
Phase: Phase 2Age: 6+Biological sex: MaleType: InterventionalSponsor: University of FloridaUpdated: Oct 8, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Diagnosis of DMD confirmed by genetic report [+2]

Unstable medical conditions or significant concomitant illness. [+2]

Status: Recruiting

Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of ELEVIDYS in Participants With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Treated in a Post-Marketing Setting

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate acute liver injury (ALI) rates associated with ELEVIDYS with the addition of sirolimus as an adjunct prophylactic immunosuppression agent.

Participants needed: 20
Trial details
Phase: Phase 4Age: 4+Biological sex: MaleType: InterventionalSponsor: Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.Updated: Oct 6, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Cohort 1 only: Is male at birth, ambulatory, and ≥ 4 years of age at the time of... [+5]

Cohort 1 only: Contraindicated to receive ELEVIDYS per the United States Package... [+8]

Status: Recruiting

Safety and Efficacy of KER-065 in Participants With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and efficacy of KER-065 administered to adult and pediatric ambulatory and nonambulatory male participants with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) on stable background therapy.

Participants needed: 36
Trial details
Phase: Phase 2Age: 9+Biological sex: MaleType: InterventionalSponsor: Keros Therapeutics, Inc.Updated: Sep 30, 2026Locations: 2
Eligibility criteria

Diagnosis of DMD, defined as the presence of phenotypic features at screening co... [+8]

Clinical symptoms or signs of cardiomyopathy or heart failure. [+8]

Status: Recruiting

A Study of SGT-003 Gene Therapy in Ambulant Males With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (IMPACT DUCHENNE)

This is a Phase 3, double-blind, placebo-controlled study with the primary objective of evaluating the efficacy of a single IV infusion of SGT-003 in pediatric ambulant male participants with DMD. The secondary objectives include the evaluation of additional efficacy and safety outcomes. The study will be divided into 2 parts. Participants will be randomized 1:1 to either SGT-003 in Part 1 followed by placebo in Part 2 or to placebo in Part 1 followed by SGT-003 in Part 2. Participants will continue to be monitored in long term follow up (LTFU) for at least 5 years from their SGT-003 dosing date.

Participants needed: 80
Trial details
Phase: Phase 3Age: 7-11Biological sex: MaleType: InterventionalSponsor: Solid Biosciences Inc.Updated: Sep 28, 2026Locations: 7
Eligibility criteria

Participant is ambulatory. [+6]

Current or prior treatment with an approved or investigational gene transfer dru... [+2]

Status: Recruiting

Registry Study to Observe Long-term Safety of Vamorolone (AGAMREE®) in Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy-SUMMIT

The goal of this study is to collect additional information on the safety of long-term treatment with AGAMREE® and to explore long-term clinical impact of AGAMREE® on quality of life, as assessed by standardized patient-reported outcome measures (QoL questionnaires) in male patients aged 2 years and older with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

Participants needed: 250
Trial details
Age: 2+Biological sex: MaleType: ObservationalSponsor: Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Updated: Sep 24, 2026Locations: 33Duration: 5 Years
Eligibility criteria

Patient or parent/legal guardian is willing and able to provide written informed... [+4]

Status: Recruiting

A Gene Transfer Therapy Study to Evaluate the Safety of and Expression From Delandistrogene Moxeparvovec (SRP-9001) in Participants With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) - Non-Ambulatory Cohort

Cohort 8 (non-ambulatory participants) is currently enrolling new participants. Enrollment for Cohorts 1 through 7 has been completed. This is an open-label gene transfer therapy study evaluating the safety of and expression from delandistrogene moxeparvovec in participants with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). The maximum participant duration for this study is 156 weeks.

Participants needed: 83
Trial details
Phase: Phase 1Age: 2+Biological sex: MaleType: InterventionalSponsor: Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.Updated: Sep 11, 2026Locations: 12
Eligibility criteria

For Cohorts 1-8: Has a definitive diagnosis of DMD based on documented clinical... [+14]

Cohort 8: Any confounding factors that would prevent the use of oral sirolimus i... [+3]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Intermittent vs Alternate Daily Regimen of Prednisolone in Ambulatory Boys With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

The alternate-day regimen is hypothesized to reduce hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression and decrease steroid-related toxicity. Similarly, intermittent regimens aim to provide periodic steroid exposure sufficient for muscle preservation while allowing recovery periods to limit side effects. There is a critical need for localized, prospective data to determine which protocol offers the optimal balance of efficacy and safety for pediatric patients in Pakistan.

Participants needed: 40
Trial details
Age: 4-10Biological sex: MaleType: InterventionalSponsor: Muhammad Aamir LatifUpdated: Aug 26, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Male patients [+2]

Patients with pre-existing cardiopulmonary failure [+2]

Status: Recruiting

Once Weekly Infant Corticosteroid Trial for DMD

The hypothesis tested here is that a lower dose of intermittent oral corticosteroids (5mg/kg/week) will be equally effective to the 10mg/kg/week dose.

Participants needed: 26
Trial details
Phase: Phase 4Age: 1-30Biological sex: MaleType: InterventionalSponsor: Anne M. ConnollyUpdated: Aug 14, 2026Locations: 4
Eligibility criteria

Subjects ages 1 month through 30 months [+1]

Prior treatment with Glucocorticosteroids

Status: Recruiting

Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Givinostat in Non-ambulant Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

This is a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of givinostat in non-ambulant male paediatric (aged 9 to \<18 years) patients with DMD. 138 patients will be randomised 2:1 to givinostat or placebo and will be treated for 18 months. * Planned screening duration: approximately 4 weeks (±14 days) * Planned treatment duration: 18 months (approximately 72 weeks) * Planned follow-up duration: 4 weeks (±7 days) (for patients not participating in the long-term safety study) * Total duration of study participation: up to 83 weeks (ie, 20-21 months)

Participants needed: 138
Trial details
Phase: Phase 3Age: 9-17Biological sex: MaleType: InterventionalSponsor: ItalfarmacoUpdated: Jul 24, 2026Locations: 29
Eligibility criteria

Children and adolescent males aged ≥ 9 to <18 years at screening (patients ≥ 18... [+10]

Exposure to another investigational drug within 3 months prior to start of study... [+23]

Status: Recruiting

A Study of SGT-003 Gene Therapy in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (INSPIRE DUCHENNE)

This is a multicenter, open-label, non-randomized study to investigate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of a single intravenous (IV) infusion of SGT-003 in participants with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. There will be 5 cohorts in this study. Cohort 1 will include participants 4 to \< 7 years of age. Cohort 2 will include participants 7 to \< 12 years of age. Cohort 3 will include participants 0 to \< 4 years of age. Cohort 4 will include participants 12 to \< 18 years of age. Cohort 5 will include participants 10 to \< 18 years of age. Initiation of participant enrollment in Cohorts 4 and 5 will be subject to the accrual of safety and efficacy data from Cohorts 1-3. All participants will receive SGT-003 and will be enrolled in the study for 5 total years for long-term follow up.

Participants needed: 60
Trial details
Phase: Phase 1, Phase 2Age: 0-17Biological sex: MaleType: InterventionalSponsor: Solid Biosciences Inc.Updated: Jul 8, 2026Locations: 15
Eligibility criteria

Cohort 1: 4 to <7 years of age [+15]

Treatment with dystrophin modifying drugs within 3 months prior to screening. [+3]

Status: Recruiting

A Study to Evaluate the Tolerability, Safety and Efficacy of GNR-097 Gene Therapy in Pediatric Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

The study will evaluate the tolerability, safety and efficacy of gene therapy product in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). In Phase I the participants will be included in two sequential dose cohorts with increasing doses of the investigational product. Based on the results of Phase I, the dose of the investigational product for use in Phase II will be determined. Phase II is a randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled study. The participants who are randomized to the placebo arm will have an opportunity for treatment with gene therapy at the beginning of the second year.

Participants needed: 32
Trial details
Phase: Phase 1, Phase 2Age: 4-9Biological sex: MaleType: InterventionalSponsor: AO GENERIUMUpdated: Jun 29, 2026Locations: 6
Eligibility criteria

Written informed consent for participation in the trial. [+11]

Hypersensitivity to any component of GNR-097 or placebo. [+20]

Status: Recruiting

Wearable Technology to Evaluate Hyperglycemia and HRV in DMD

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked disorder that causes muscle wasting, cardiopulmonary failure, and premature death. Heart failure is a leading cause of death in DMD, but substantial knowledge gaps exist regarding predisposing risk factors. In the general population, hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, and decreased heart rate variability (HRV; reflecting autonomic dysfunction) are associated with cardiomyopathy (CM). It is unclear whether these factors are associated with DMD-CM. Closing this knowledge gap may lead to novel screening and therapeutic strategies to delay progression of DMD-CM, now the leading cause of death in patients with DMD. Despite risk factors for hyperglycemia, including the use of glucocorticoids (GCs), sarcopenia, obesity, and reduced ambulation, little is known regarding glucose abnormalities in DMD. Some of these same risk factors, along with the distance needed to travel for specialty care, present significant barriers to research participation and clinical care for individuals with DMD. Remote wearable technology may improve research participation in this vulnerable population. Therefore, this study will leverage remote wearable technologies to overcome these barriers and define the relationship between dysglycemia and DMD-CM. The goal of this remote study is to evaluate rates of hyperglycemia in individuals with DMD compared to control participants using continuous glucose monitors, and to determine the relationship between hyperglycemia and heart rate variability. Participants will utilize continuous glucose monitors, cardiac monitors, and activity monitors to evaluate glucose levels, heart rate, activity, and sleep.

Participants needed: 80
Trial details
Age: 10+Biological sex: MaleType: ObservationalSponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical CenterUpdated: May 22, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Male [+4]

Refusal to participate. [+16]

Status: Recruiting

Vasodilator and Exercise Study for DMD (VASO-REx)

Examining two strategies as potential adjuvant therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD); aerobic exercise training (to induce adaptations in skeletal muscle and improve cardiovascular health) and tadalafil, an FDA-approved vasodilator (to optimize blood flow and muscle perfusion which is impaired and often overlooked in DMD). Target: improved muscle function, vascular health, and DMD treatment.

Participants needed: 50
Trial details
Phase: Phase 2Age: 6+Biological sex: MaleType: InterventionalSponsor: University of FloridaUpdated: May 15, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Diagnosis of DMD confirmed by genetic report [+3]

Contraindication to a Magnetic resonance Imaging examination (e.g. severe claust... [+5]

Status: Recruiting

The Duchenne Registry

The Duchenne Registry is an online, patient-report registry for individuals with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy and carrier females. The purpose of the Registry is to connect Duchenne and Becker patients with actively recruiting clinical trials and research studies, and to educate patients and families about Duchenne and Becker care and research. At the same time, The Duchenne Registry is a valuable resource for clinicians and researchers in academia and industry, allowing access to de-identified datasets provided by patients and their families-information that is vital to advances in the care and treatment of Duchenne. The Duchenne Registry is a member of the TREAT-NMD Neuromuscular Network.

Participants needed: 10,000
Trial details
Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: The Duchenne RegistryUpdated: May 8, 2026Locations: 1Duration: 40 Years
Eligibility criteria

Diagnosis of Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy; Manifesting female carriers...

Diagnosis of any other type of muscular dystrophy (including limb-girdle muscula...

Status: Recruiting

Trial of Cell Based Therapy for DMD

This is a single-center, single-arm, interventional phase 1 trial to evaluate the safety and tolerability of local injection of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)- derived CD54+ allogeneic muscle progenitor cells in individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)

Participants needed: 8
Trial details
Phase: Phase 1Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of MinnesotaUpdated: Mar 4, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Duchenne muscular dystrophy, diagnosed by mutations in the DMD (dystrophin) gene... [+8]

Presence of HLA antibodies directed toward HLA antigens on MyoPAXon [+2]

Status: Recruiting

Natural History of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Baseline Study on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) in view to collect data on the natural disease course in a cohort in young male subjects aged from 4 to 9 Years over a period of 6 to 36 months using disease appropriate evaluations.

Participants needed: 220
Trial details
Age: 4-9Biological sex: MaleType: ObservationalSponsor: GenethonUpdated: Feb 12, 2026Locations: 15
Eligibility criteria

Male [+8]

Cardiomyopathy based on physical/cardiological examination and echocardiography... [+9]

Status: Recruiting

Gamified Occupational Therapy for Adolescents With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

This research aims to improve the quality of life, occupational performance, occupational satisfaction and emotional health of young people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy compared to the classical occupational therapy program. The findings are planned to shed light on the development of new and effective strategies in the rehabilitation of adolescents with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Participants needed: 20
Trial details
Age: 13-18Biological sex: MaleType: InterventionalSponsor: Başak Çağla ArslanUpdated: Jan 27, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Being diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy [+4]

Having a neurological disease other than Duchenne muscular dystrophy and/or anot... [+2]

Status: Recruiting

Givinostat in Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy Long-term Safety and Tolerability Study

This is an open label, long-term safety, tolerability, and efficacy study of GIVINOSTAT in all DMD (Duchenne's muscular dystrophy) patients who have been previously treated in one of the GIVINOSTAT studies.

Participants needed: 206
Trial details
Phase: Phase 2, Phase 3Age: 7+Biological sex: MaleType: InterventionalSponsor: ItalfarmacoUpdated: Jan 21, 2026Locations: 39
Eligibility criteria

all the inclusion criteria and none of the

had a baseline vastus lateralis muscle fat fraction (VL MFF) assessed by MRS in... [+21]

Status: Available

Expanded Access Protocol for Boys With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

The intent of this protocol is to provide continued access to vamorolone for subjects in the United States and Canada who have completed the VBP15-LTE, VBP15- 004, or VBP15-006 protocols (and are thereby ineligible to enroll in another trial of vamorolone therapy), during the time a new drug application for vamorolone is under preparation and review.

Trial details
Biological sex: MaleType: Expanded AccessSponsor: Santhera PharmaceuticalsUpdated: Jan 20, 2026Locations: 12
Eligibility criteria

Subject's parent or legal guardian has provided written informed consent/HIPAA a... [+2]

Subject had a serious or severe adverse event in study VBP15-LTE or VBP15-004 or... [+1]

Status: Recruiting

Open-label Study of WVE-N531 in Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (FORWARD-53)

This is a Phase 1b/2 open-label study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetic (PK), pharmacodynamic (PD), and clinical effects of intravenous (IV) WVE-N531 in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). To participate in the study, patients must have a documented mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 53 skipping intervention. This study has 3 parts, Part A, Part B, including Part B Extension Arm, and Part C. Part A is completed. Part B is completed. Following completion of Part B, all patients elected to continue to receive study drug in the optional Part B open-label Extension Arm. Part C has been added to the study and will enroll new patients.

Participants needed: 26
Trial details
Phase: Phase 1, Phase 2Age: 4-18Biological sex: MaleType: InterventionalSponsor: Wave Life Sciences USA, Inc.Updated: Dec 15, 2025Locations: 5
Eligibility criteria

Part A patients may be screened for Part B upon completion of a washout period o... [+9]

Clinically significant medical finding on the physical examination other than DM... [+3]

Status: Recruiting

Biomarker Development for Muscular Dystrophies

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.

Participants needed: 465
Trial details
Age: 5+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Massachusetts General HospitalUpdated: Nov 24, 2025Locations: 5
Eligibility criteria

Subjects with DM1 or DM2 based on genetic testing and/or clinical criteria (some... [+4]

Medical history of any of the following. State of immunosuppression; coagulopath... [+2]

Status: Recruiting

Extracellular RNA Biomarkers of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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.

Participants needed: 100
Trial details
Age: 5+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Massachusetts General HospitalUpdated: Nov 24, 2025Locations: 2
Eligibility criteria

Subjects with DMD or BMD based on genetic testing. Control subjects are unknown... [+2]

Medical history of any of the following: State of immunosuppression; coagulopath... [+2]

Status: Recruiting

Wearable Technology to Evaluate Hyperglycemia and HRV in DMD - Longitudinal Aim

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked disorder that causes muscle wasting, cardiopulmonary failure, and premature death. Heart failure is a leading cause of death in DMD, but substantial knowledge gaps exist regarding predisposing risk factors. In the general population, hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, and decreased heart rate variability (HRV; reflecting autonomic dysfunction) are associated with cardiomyopathy (CM). It is unclear whether these factors are associated with DMD-CM. Closing this knowledge gap may lead to novel screening and therapeutic strategies to delay progression of DMD related CM. Despite risk factors for hyperglycemia, including the use of glucocorticoids, low muscle mass, obesity, and reduced ambulation, little is known regarding glucose abnormalities in DMD. Some of these same risk factors, along with the distance needed to travel for specialty care, present significant barriers to research participation and clinical care for individuals with DMD. Remote wearable technology may improve research participation in this vulnerable population. Therefore, this study will leverage remote wearable technologies to overcome these barriers and define the relationship between dysglycemia and DMD-CM. In this Aim of the study, the investigators will assess the utility of remote wearable technology to predict changes in traditional metrics of metabolism and cardiac function. In this pilot study, 10 individuals with DMD will undergo cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) and oral glucose tolerance tests (OGTTs) at baseline and two years. The investigators will remotely assess glycemia (using continuous glucose monitors), HRV (using extended Holter monitors), and activity (using accelerometers) every 6 months over the 2 years and evaluate if changes in wearable metrics predict changes in CMR and OGTT.

Participants needed: 10
Trial details
Age: 10+Biological sex: MaleType: ObservationalSponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical CenterUpdated: Nov 6, 2025Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Male- ≥10 years [+9]

Status: Recruiting

Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Biomarkers for Muscular Dystrophy

The purpose of this research study is to determine the potential of magnetic resonance imaging, spectroscopy, and whole body imaging to monitor disease progression and to serve as an objective outcome measure for clinical trials in Muscular Dystrophy (MD). The investigators will compare the muscles of ambulatory or non-ambulatory boys/men with DMD with muscles of healthy individuals of the same age and monitor disease progression in those with DMD over a 5-10 year period. The amount of muscle damage and fat that the investigators measure will also be related to performance in daily activities, such as walking and the loss of muscle strength. In a small group of subjects the investigators will also assess the effect of corticosteroid drugs on the muscle measurements. Additionally, the investigators will map the progression of Becker MD following adults with this rare disease. The primary objective is to conduct a multi-centered study to validate the potential of non-invasive magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance spectroscopy to monitor disease progression and to serve as a noninvasive surrogate outcome measure for clinical trials in DMD and BMD. The secondary objective is to characterize the progressive involvement of the lower extremity, upper extremity, trunk/respiratory muscles in boys/men with DMD and BMD guiding clinical trials.

Participants needed: 550
Trial details
Age: 5-62Biological sex: MaleType: ObservationalSponsor: University of FloridaUpdated: Oct 15, 2025Locations: 3
Eligibility criteria

clinical features with onset of symptoms before age five [+4]

Males with a contraindication to an MR examination [+6]

Status: Recruiting

Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Givinostat in DMD Patients Ages From at Least 2 Years to Less Then 6 Years Old

This is a Phase 2 Open-label (Core Phase Plus Extension Phase) With 2 Cohorts Study to Assess the Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Givinostat in younger DMD Patients. * Planned screening duration: approximately 4 weeks * Planned Core Treatment duration: approximately 48 weeks * Planned Extension Treatment duration: approximately 96 weeks * Planned Follow Up duration: approximately 4 weeks (± 7 days) * Total duration of study participation: up to 151 weeks (ie, 37-38 months)

Participants needed: 18
Trial details
Phase: Phase 2Age: 2-6Biological sex: MaleType: InterventionalSponsor: ItalfarmacoUpdated: Jul 10, 2025Locations: 9
Eligibility criteria

Male children aged ≥2 to <6 years at screening (subjects ≥6 years of age at scre... [+5]

Core Phase [+23]