Wearable Technology to Evaluate Hyperglycemia and HRV in DMD

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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
10 and older
Sex
Male
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
80 (estimated)
Sponsor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Other
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About This Trial
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked disorder that causes muscle wasting, cardiopulmonary failure, and premature death. Heart failure is a leading cause of death in DMD, but substantial knowledge gaps exist regarding predisposing risk factors. In the general population, hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, and decreased heart rate variability (HRV; reflecting autonomic dysfunction) are a…
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Eligibility Criteria
CASE, DMD inclusion criteria: * Male * Age ≥10years * Clinical phenotype of DMD confirmed with muscle biopsy or genotype. * Informed consent for individuals ≥18 years * Parent/guardian informed consent and child assent for individuals \< 18 years CASE, DMD exclusion criteria: * Refusal to partici…
Contacts

Jaclyn Tamaroff, MD

615-875-7853

Jaclyn.tamaroff@vumc.org

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Andrea Lee, MA, MLS

615-875-9602

Andrea.e.lee@vumc.org

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