Muscle ultrasound in limb-girdle muscular dystrophy
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound (sound waves) to look at muscles in people with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. It helps doctors see how the muscles are affected without needing a biopsy.
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Who can take part
- You are willing to participate in the study and have the exams and assessments.
- You can give your informed consent (understand and agree to join).
- Your muscle symptoms did not start suddenly or over a few weeks (they got worse slowly over months or years).
- You do not have an inflammatory muscle condition (like polymyositis).
- You do not have a body-wide disease (like thyroid disease) that is causing your muscle weakness.
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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