ICD G71.0ORPHA:98896DMD

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a genetic condition causing progressive muscle weakness, mainly affecting boys. It is caused by a missing protein called dystrophin. Research into gene therapy and other treatments has advanced rapidly in recent years.

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What is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a genetic condition causing progressive muscle weakness, mainly affecting boys. It is caused by a missing protein called dystrophin. Research into gene therapy and other treatments has advanced rapidly in recent years.

How many clinical trials are available for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?

RareWays currently indexes 335 clinical trials for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, of which 67 are actively recruiting. Trial availability changes as new studies are registered — check the trials tab for current status.

Where does the research data for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy come from?

RareWays aggregates research from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Data is updated regularly by Rocky, RareWays' automated research engine. All articles and trials link directly to their original sources.

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