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Latest Research

Significant progress has been made in developing gene therapy approaches for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). This progress marks a crucial milestone in the quest for effective treatments, forty years after the dystrophin gene was cloned. Gene therapy involves modifying or replacing genes to treat diseases, offering hope for addressing the genetic root of DMD.

Advancements in gene therapy, particularly those using adeno-associated viruses (AAV), aim to restore the function of the dystrophin protein. This development represents a hopeful direction in managing and potentially treating DMD more effectively than current treatments. The focus on gene therapy underscores ongoing efforts to improve the lives of those affected by this severe condition (Bengtsson, 2025).

Clinical Trials

This is a list of upcoming or ongoing clinical trials that are actively recruiting and have been listed or updated in the last two weeks:

Community News

Parent Project Muscular DystrophyParent Project Muscular DystrophyApr 04, 2025

Yesterday, we received news that the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (ACHDNC) has been terminated, effective immediately.

PPMD has spent over a decade advancing newborn screening for Duchenne. While this decision creates uncertainty, our commitment remains firm. We are actively working to find alternative pathways to ensure every baby has access to early diagnosis of #Duchenne.

Learn more here:

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Harrison & DuchenneHarrison & DuchenneApr 07, 2025

Our little guy isn’t doing so well. Nothing too serious we hope but he’s sooo tired all the time.

We took him out of school two weeks ago. At that time he was sleeping at school, coming home and sleeping for up to 3 hours and then adding on 6-8 hours overnight.

We are working with the respiratory team up at the children’s hospital to see if we can adjust the bi-pap machine settings. We’re also waiting back on the results of his lung function test completed last Wednesday and they are organising another sleep study test.

He’s handling it well but he doesn’t want to get out of bed some days and you can see on his face he’s exhausted.

Hopefully we can find some improvement for him soon.

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Muscular Dystrophy CanadaMuscular Dystrophy CanadaApr 01, 2025

Today is National Caregiver Day.

Caregivers, your love and dedication can’t be measured, but if it could, it might look something like this:

❤️ 365 days of unwavering support

❤️ Thousands of small acts of kindness

❤️ Countless late nights, early mornings, and moments of strength

❤️ A lifetime of love

Today, we recognize and appreciate everything you do. Your care and commitment are #BreakingDownBarriers for those you support every single day.

@followers Tag a caregiver to let them know how incredible they are. ❤️

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