Status:
RECRUITING
Investigational Use of Neuromuscular Ultrasound
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Conditions:
Muscular Dystrophy
Peripheral Neuropathy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-110 years
Brief Summary
Background: Current techniques used to measure the health and function of a person s nerves and muscles are generally effective, but they do have limits. Researchers are looking for ways to improve t...
Detailed Description
Study Description: Currently there are a limited number of biomarkers that can provide quantitative, reliable information about nerve and muscle function and structure in patients with neuromuscular ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- INCLUSION CRITERIA:
- In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
- Healthy Volunteers-Adults
- Healthy adults, male or female, aged 18 years old or older,
- In good general health as evidenced by medical history, medical conditions under control such as hypertension acceptable.
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study.
- Ability of subject to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
- Participants with neuromuscular disorders
- Adults, male or female, aged 18 years old or older,
- Diagnosed with a neuromuscular disorder or have signs and symptoms of nerve or muscle disorder or neuromuscular diaphragm dysfunction.
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study.
- Ability of subject to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
- EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
- Healthy Volunteers-Adults
- History of stroke, muscle disorders, peripheral neuropathy, or spine surgery
- Participants with neuromuscular disorders
- No clinical evidence of a neuromuscular disorder on clinical evaluation.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 18 2022
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 3 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
150 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05237973
Start Date
April 18 2022
End Date
August 3 2026
Last Update
October 24 2025
Active Locations (1)
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892