Study of Muscle Health Using Electrical Impedance Myography
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study uses a simple electrical test (EIM) and an MRI scan to check muscle health in people with muscle diseases. It may help researchers learn how to measure muscle changes without a biopsy.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 89 years old
- You have a muscle disease (myopathy) confirmed by a doctor's review of your medical records
- You can lie flat without claustrophobia, and have no metal in your body that would prevent an MRI
- You do not have severe leg swelling, severe obesity (BMI over 35), or skin ulcers that block electrode placement
- You are not pregnant and have no other major leg muscle conditions
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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