Imaging study of swallowing and speech muscles in muscle diseases
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study uses imaging to look at the muscles involved in swallowing and speaking in people with certain muscle diseases, like inclusion body myositis or ALS. The goal is to better understand these conditions, which might help improve care in the future.
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Who can take part
- You have a confirmed diagnosis of inclusion body myositis (IBM), ALS, primary lateral sclerosis, or another muscle disease.
- You have had blood tests (like CK, CMP, CBC) within the last 12 months.
- You can lie flat on your back for at least 30 minutes without significant breathing problems.
- You have not had procedures for swallowing problems, such as muscle surgery, dilation, or Botox injections.
- If you are a healthy volunteer, you do not have any nerve or muscle disease.
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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