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EDG-5506 for Becker Muscular Dystrophy
Study Summary
This trial is testing a new drug to see if it's safe and effective for people with Becker muscular dystrophy.
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- I can complete a mobility test with a score between 10 and 32.I can walk 100 meters in less than 200 seconds, with or without help from a device.I can do a specific physical test and score between 5 and 32.I can walk 100 meters in less than 150 seconds.I am between 18 and 50 years old with a confirmed diagnosis of Becker muscular dystrophy.I was able to walk after 16 without steroids and after 18 with steroids.I am a teenager with a confirmed genetic mutation for Becker muscular dystrophy.My lung function is severely reduced or I need help breathing during the day.I am 18-50 years old with Becker muscular dystrophy, and I could walk after 16 without steroids or after 18 with them.I have taken oral steroids for bone marrow disease in the last 6 months.I can complete a physical ability test with a specific score range.Your heart's pumping ability is less than 40% as shown in a heart ultrasound.I can walk 100 meters in less than 150 seconds.
- Group 1: Adult Cohort 6
- Group 2: Adolescent Cohort 5
- Group 3: Adult Cohort 1
- Group 4: Adult Cohort 2
- Group 5: Adolescent Cohort 4
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What particular objectives is this clinical trial attempting to achieve?
"This 12-month medical trial will be primarily evaluating the severity of adverse effects in those treated with EDG-5506 or placebo. Additional objectives include assessing changes from baseline in 10m walking/running test, North Star Ambulatory Assessment scale, and 100m timed tests for adult participants."
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting participants?
"Affirmative. Data hosted on clinicaltrials.gov suggests that recruitment for this trial is ongoing, with the first post appearing on July 6th 2022 and updates as recent as November 2nd 2022. The study seeks to enrol 66 patients from 9 separate medical facilities."
Are there any other centers conducting this trial within the same state?
"This clinical trial is actively recruiting patients from 9 different locations across the United States, including Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis, Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, and University Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City."
Are there opportunities to participate in this medical experiment?
"Those with Becker Muscular dystrophy and between the ages of 12 to 50 can apply for this trial. The total amount of available slots is 66 patients."
What is the current participant enrollment for this trial?
"In order to commence the trial, Medpace, Inc. requires 66 participants who satisfy all study entry criteria. The medical research organisation will be collecting data from two sites based in Saint Louis and Baltimore respectively."
Has the first dosage of EDG-5506 received its authorization from the Food and Drug Administration?
"The safety of EDG-5506 Dose 1 was evaluated and found to be a 2, as Phase 2 trials typically lack evidence related to efficacy but do feature some data pertaining to safety."
Is the research team actively seeking elderly participants for this trial?
"To participate in this research, potential patients must be aged 12 to 50. Person younger than 18 and older then 65 are not eligible for the trial; however they may qualify for 60 and 49 other trials respectively."
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- < 2 Days
Most responsive sites:
- University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center: < 48 hours
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