Electrical muscle testing for neuromuscular disorders
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study uses a quick, painless electrical test to measure muscle health in people with nerve or muscle disorders and in healthy volunteers. It aims to learn how these measurements change over time, which may help diagnose and monitor these conditions better.
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Who can take part
- You are 2 years or older (healthy volunteers must be 7 or older).
- You are either healthy or have a suspected or known neuromuscular disorder (like neuropathy, muscle disease, or motor neuron disease).
- You don't have conditions like diabetes, kidney or liver disease, or a history of stroke or spine surgery (for healthy volunteers).
- You can understand and sign a consent form (for children, a parent or guardian can sign).
- You are willing to come for study visits and follow all procedures.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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