Neuromuscular Program

Criteria for Participating in the QED Study

Researchers at Boston Children's Hospital Neurology Department invite children to participate in a new research study. We are looking for boys age 2 and up with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), and healthy boys age 2 and up (without any nerve or muscle concerns) to serve as controls. Please see the full eligibility criteria below.

CONTROL SUBJECTS:
INCLUSION CRITERIA: Male, age 2 years through 14 years EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Presence or past history of a neuromuscular disorder or other disease that substantially impacts health Presence of implanted pacemaker

CONTROL SUBJECTS:

INCLUSION CRITERIA:

Male, age 2 years through 14 years

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

Presence or past history of a neuromuscular disorder or other disease that substantially impacts health

Presence of implanted pacemaker

DMD SUBJECTS:
INCLUSION CRITERIA: Genetically established diagnosis of DMD Male, age 2 years through 14 years EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Involvement in an ongoing clinical trial in DMD (outside of a natural history study) Presence of implanted pacemaker or other electrical device Presence of a superimposed neuromuscular or other medical condition that substantially impacts the individual’s health.

DMD SUBJECTS:

INCLUSION CRITERIA: