Measuring muscle health in healthy children
This study aims to find better ways to measure muscle quality in children. It will help doctors understand how to check muscle health without causing discomfort.
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Who can take part
- Your child should be generally healthy
- Your child must not have a current or long-term illness affecting hormones, muscles, or bones
- Your child must not have a recent injury or condition that affects muscles or bones
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