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Becker Muscular Dystrophy

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13 US clinical trials · 4 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING 10,000 participants

The Duchenne Registry

The Duchenne Registry

NCT02069756

RECRUITING 5,000 participants

CureDuchenne Link®: A Resource for Research

CureDuchenne

NCT04972604

RECRUITING 550 participants

Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Biomarkers for Muscular Dystrophy

University of Florida

NCT01484678

RECRUITING 465 participants

Biomarker Development for Muscular Dystrophies

Massachusetts General Hospital

NCT05019625

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 250 participants

Characterization of Clinical Skeletal and Cardiac Impairment in Carriers of DMD and BMD

Nationwide Children's Hospital

NCT02972580

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 244 participants

Phase 2 Study of EDG-5506 in Becker Muscular Dystrophy (GRAND CANYON)

Edgewise Therapeutics

NCT05291091

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 80 participants

Defining Endpoints in Becker Muscular Dystrophy

Virginia Commonwealth University

NCT05257473

COMPLETED 60 participants

Evaluation of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy

Cooperative International Neuromuscular Research Group

NCT00893334

COMPLETED Phase 4 48 participants

Tadalafil in Becker Muscular Dystrophy

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

NCT01070511

COMPLETED Phase 1 22 participants

Safety and Biomarker Response to (+)-Epicatechin in Becker Muscular Dystrophy

Epirium Bio

NCT04386304

COMPLETED Phase 2 19 participants

Effects of Sodium Nitrate on Blood Flow in Becker Muscular Dystrophy

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

NCT02147639

COMPLETED Phase 1 11 participants

Sodium Nitrate to Improve Blood Flow

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

NCT02847975

COMPLETED Phase 1 4 participants

Gentamicin Treatment of Muscular Dystrophy

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

NCT00005574

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Early Phase 1 3
Phase 2 2
Phase 4 1

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Becker Muscular Dystrophy Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 13 US studies indexed under Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and 4 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 31% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

The phase distribution for Becker Muscular Dystrophy shows 1 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 5 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

Top sponsor activity for Becker Muscular Dystrophy is led by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center with 3 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 13 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Becker Muscular Dystrophy?

PlainTrial tracks 13 US clinical trials for Becker Muscular Dystrophy, of which 4 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Becker Muscular Dystrophy?

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Is this data current?

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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