Validating Cardiac MRI Biomarkers and Genotype-Phenotype Correlations for DMD
Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne
About this trial
This is an interventional basic science trial for Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Healthy boys or pediatric patients with DMD age 7 to 21
- Able & willing to complete an approximately 75-minute (or less) MRI exam without sedation or mechanical ventilation
- Drug regimen (if applicable) stable for at least 3 months prior to participation
Exclusion Criteria:
- Renal insufficiency (GFR<40 mL/min/m2)
- Non-MRI compatible implants (e.g. neurostimulator, pacemaker, implanted cardioverter defibrillator)
- Claustrophobia that prevents an MRI exam
- Known allergy to MRI contrast agents
- Serum potassium level of >5.0 mmol/L
- Signs and symptoms of heart failure
Sites / Locations
- University of California, Los Angeles
- Children's Hospital of Orange County
- Stanford University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Group 1a
Group 1b
Group 2
Group 3
Group 1a comprises healthy volunteers who will complete a Cardiac MRI without contrast. A subset of healthy volunteers will have a repeat MRI at Children's Hospital of Orange County.
Group 1b comprises boys with DMD who will complete a Cardiac MRI with contrast, a blood test, a heart rate test and a pulmonary function test. A subset of boys with DMD will have a repeat MRI with contrast at Children's Hospital of Orange County.
Group 2 comprises boys with DMD who will complete a Cardiac MRI with contrast, a blood test, a heart rate test and a pulmonary function test and a repeat MRI scan with contrast at 6 Months.
Group 3 comprises boys with DMD who will complete a Cardiac MRI with contrast, a blood test, a heart rate test and a pulmonary function test and a genetic testing.