Duchenne Muscular DystrophyDMD-001 SUMMITNCT06564974
Registry Study to Observe Long-term Safety of Vamorolone (AGAMREE®) in Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy-SUMMIT
An observational study of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, run by Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 33 sites in 2 countries.
Trial summary
The goal of this study is to collect additional information on the safety of long-term treatment with AGAMREE® and to explore long-term clinical impact of AGAMREE® on quality of life, as assessed by standardized patient-reported outcome measures (QoL questionnaires) in male patients aged 2 years and older with… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 2 years and older, men only
- Conditions the study is for
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- What is being tested?
- Vamorolone
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- How many people
- 250 participants
- Where
- 33 sitesin 2 countries
- Study dates
- 25 Sep 2024to Feb 2032
- How long will I take part?
- 5 Years
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 2 years and older
- Men only
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Male patients at least 2 years old with confirmed diagnosis of DMD (via genetic testing or muscle biopsy with absent dystrophin staining to anti-dystrophin antibodies 3, 1, or 2, or dystrophin immunohistochemistry or western blot).
Who may be able to join
- Patient or parent/legal guardian is willing and able to provide written informed consent once the nature of the registry has been explained and prior to the start of any registry-related procedures.
- Patient and/or parent/guardian are willing and able to complete QoL questionnaires.
- Male patients at least 2 years old.
- Confirmed diagnosis of DMD (via genetic testing or muscle biopsy with absent dystrophin staining to anti- dystrophin antibodies 3, 1, or 2, or dystrophin immunohistochemistry or western blot).
- Patient has a current, active prescription for, or is on, AGAMREE®.
Who cannot join
- 1. Any contraindication to AGAMREE® or medical condition, which, in the opinion of the Investigator, would affect registry participation, performance, or interpretation of registry assessments.
Trial locations and contacts
33 sites in 2 countries. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
33 sites in 2 countries
United States31 sites, 31 recruiting
- Enrolling by invitation
Atrium Health Neurosciences Institute
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207
- Enrolling by invitation
University of Virginia Health System (UVAHS) - Pediatric Neuromuscular Center
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903
- Enrolling by invitation
Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60611
- Recruiting
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229
Meghan McAnally, MD, 513 636 9285, meghan.mcanally@cchmc.org
- Enrolling by invitation
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75235
- Enrolling by invitation
Neurology Rare Disease Center - Neurology & Neuromuscular Care Center
Denton, Texas, 76208
- Enrolling by invitation
Duke University Medical Center and Childrens Health Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27710
- Recruiting
University of Florida Clinical and Translational Science Institue
Gainesville, Florida, 32610
Julie Berthy, NP, 352 273 8700, jberthy@ufl.edu
- Enrolling by invitation
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503
- Enrolling by invitation
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center- Penn State Hershey Neuroscience Institute
Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033
- Enrolling by invitation
Indiana University Health - Riley Hospital for Children
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202
- Enrolling by invitation
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, 66205
- Enrolling by invitation
Arkansas Childrens Hospital
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202
- Recruiting
Loma Linda University Pediatric Subspecialty Clinics
Loma Linda, California, 92354
Monica Pizana, 909-558-5830, mpizana@llu.edu
David Michelson, MD
- Not yet recruiting
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, 90027
Dana O'Rourke, MD, 323 660 2450, dorourke@chla.usc.edu
- Not yet recruiting
Valley Children's Hospital
Madera, California, 93636
Claudia Nayares, (559) 353-3000, cnayares@valleychildrens.org
Raymund David, MD
- Not yet recruiting
University of Miami
Miami, Florida, 33136
Branden Couto, bxc612@miami.edu
Mario Saporta, MD
- Enrolling by invitation
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Miami, Florida, 33155
- Not yet recruiting
Children's Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226
Rebecca Rehborg, 877-607-5280, rrehborg@mcw.edu
Nancy Bass, MD
- Not yet recruiting
Masonic Children's Hospital - Discovery Clinic
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455
Jenny Myhre, 612-365-6777, marz0031@umn.edu
Peter Karachunski, MD
- Enrolling by invitation
University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center
North Worcester, Massachusetts, 01655
- Enrolling by invitation
Nemours Children's Hospital
Orlando, Florida, 32827
- Not yet recruiting
Stanford University
Palo Alto, California, 94305
Jenna Klotz, MD, 408 426 5590
- Enrolling by invitation
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
- Recruiting
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Phoenix, Arizona, 85016
Clara Chow, MD, 602 933 0956, cchow@phoenixchildrens.com
- Recruiting
University of California, Davis
Sacramento, California, 95817
Craig McDonald, MD, 916 734 7041, cmmcdonald@ucdavis.edu
- Recruiting
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, 78229
Matthew Wicklund, MD, 210 450 0500, wicklund@uthscsa.edu
- Enrolling by invitation
Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, Washington, 98105
- Recruiting
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701
Susan Dvojack, 727-898-7451, sdvojac1@jhmi.edu
Matias Lopez Chacon, MD
- Not yet recruiting
The Children's Hospital at Montefiore
The Bronx, New York, 10467-2403
Channelle Mooyoung, (718) 920-4378, cmooyoung@montefiore.org
Carla Zingariello, DO
- Not yet recruiting
Children's National Health System
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010
Christopher Spurney, MD, 202-476-2185, cspurney@childrensnational.org
Puerto Rico2 sites, 2 recruiting
- Recruiting
San Jorge Children's Hospital
San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00912
Yaritza Berrios, 787-758-2525, yartiza.berrios@upr.edu
Edwardo Ramos, MD
- Enrolling by invitation
FDI Clinical Research
San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00927
About this study
Official title: Registry Study to Observe Long-term Safety of Vamorolone (AGAMREE®) in Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy [SUpplemental Patient dMd assessMents Investigating ouTcomes (SUMMIT)]
The goal of this study is to collect additional information on the safety of long-term treatment with AGAMREE® and to explore long-term clinical impact of AGAMREE® on quality of life, as assessed by standardized patient-reported outcome measures (QoL questionnaires) in male patients aged 2 years and older with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
Read the detailed description
This is a multi-center, observational, prospective, longitudinal registry study, designed to collect safety data and to explore long-term clinical impact of AGAMREE® on quality of life, as assessed by standardized patient-reported outcome measures (QoL questionnaires) in male patients aged 2 years and older with DMD.
Primary Objective is to collect additional information on the safety of long-term treatment with AGAMREE® in male patients aged 2 years and older with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) as determined by:
Growth parameters Body mass index (BMI) Musculoskeletal assessments Ophthalmological assessments Cardiovascular assessments Pubertal development assessments Adverse events (AEs)
Secondary Objective is to explore long-term clinical impact of AGAMREE® on quality of life, as assessed by standardized patient-reported outcome measures (QoL questionnaires).
This registry will be conducted in the US, at approximately 40 sites known to treat and follow patients with DMD. The registry plans to enroll approximately 250 male patients aged 2 years and older with DMD.
Patients will be followed for approximately 5 years in the registry and will return to the site for Yearly Follow-up Visits (+/- 30 days) for assessments. Information on some historical and ongoing standard of care treatment and procedures for management of DMD will also be collected.
- Conditions
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Being tested
- Vamorolone
- Keywords
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Neuromuscular, AGAMREE®, Vamorolone, DMD, Muscular Dystrophy
- Medical subject headings
- Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne, Muscular Dystrophies
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
VamoroloneDrug
Also called AGAMREE®
Study treatment is AGAMREE®, which is commercially available as an oral suspension.
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Height z-score
Standing height in participants 2 years of age and older will be measured using a stadiometer mounted at a right angle between a level floor and against a straight, vertical surface. When transitioning from recumbent length to standing height measurements in participants between 2 to 3 years of age, measure both length and height. If collecting standing height measurements is not feasible, height will be estimated using arm span measurements. To estimate the height, the arm span will be measured from fingertip to fingertip with arms fully extended horizontally. The same standardized technique will be used at all study visits.
Measured: At Enrollment Visit (baseline), and at each Yearly Follow-up Visit (for up to 5 years).
Change in BMI z-score
Weight will be measured according to the site's standard of care procedures. For ambulatory patients, this typically involves a standing scale; for non-ambulatory patients, a wheelchair or bed scale may be used. Sites should document the method used at each visit.
Measured: At Enrollment Visit (baseline), and each Yearly Follow-up Visit (for up to 5 years)
Change in North Star Ambulatory Assessment from baseline
The North Star Ambulatory Assessment is a clinical assessment scale specifically designed to measure functional ability in ambulant male patients with DMD. The North Star Ambulatory Assessment consists of 17 scored items and 2 timed tests, including the Time to Run/Walk Test and the Time to Stand Test. The Time to Run/Walk Test measures the time (in seconds) that it takes the patient to run or walk 10 meters. The Time to Stand Test measures the time (in seconds) required for the patient to stand in an erect position from supine (floor). Patients should be barefoot and comfortably clothed.
North Star Ambulatory Assessment score range is 0 to 34, with higher scores indicating better ambulatory function.
Measured: At Enrollment visit, and each Yearly Follow-up Visit (for up to 5 years).
Change in Performance of Upper Limb from baseline
The Performance of Upper Limb assessment is an observer-rated measure of upper-limb function in individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It includes an entry item to determine the participant's starting functional level and a series of tasks evaluating shoulder, mid-level (elbow), and distal (wrist/hand) abilities. Total scores reflect the participant's ability to perform defined functional movements, with higher scores indicating better function.
Measured: At Enrollment Visit, at each Yearly Follow-up Visit (for up to 5 years).
Tanner stage documentation
Pubertal development will be assessed by a physician using Tanner Stages assessment. This assessment uses Male External Genitalia Scale.
Stage 1: Testicular volume < 4 ml or long axis < 2.5 cm Stage 2: 4 ml-8 ml (or 2.5 to 3.3 cm long), 1st pubertal sign in males Stage 3: 9 ml-12 ml (or 3.4 to 4.0 cm long) Stage 4: 15-20 ml (or 4.1 to 4.5 cm long) Stage 5: > 20 ml (or > 4.5 cm long) Pubic Hair Scale Stage 1: No hair Stage 2: Downy hair Stage 3: Scant terminal hair Stage 4: Terminal hair that fills the entire triangle overlying the pubic region Stage 5: Terminal hair that extends beyond the inguinal crease onto the thigh Pubertal development assessments will be discontinued when the patient has completed puberty.
Measured: At Enrollment Visit (baseline), at each Yearly Follow-up Visit (for up to 5 years).
Percentage of patients with cataract and/or glaucoma
Presence of cataract and glaucoma will be assessed by an optometrist or ophthalmologist.
Measured: At Enrollment (baseline), and during each Yearly Follow-up Visit (for up to 5 years).
Findings from lateral spine x-ray
Lateral spine x-ray will be performed to evaluate vertebral fractures and for spine deformities.
Measured: At Enrollment Visit (baseline), and during each Yearly Follow-up Visit (for up to 5 years).
Findings from anterior-posterior/posterior-anterior X-ray
Anterior-posterior/Posterior-anterior spine x-ray will be performed to evaluate spine deformities.
Measured: At Enrollment Visit (baseline), and at each Yearly Follow-Up Visit (for up to 5 years).
Findings from hand-wrist X-ray
Posteroanterior hand x-ray will be performed for the bone age assessment.
Measured: At Enrollment Visit (baseline), and each Yearly Follow-Up Visit (for up to 5 years).
Summary statistics of bone mineral density measures assessed by dual x-ray absorptiometry
Bone mineral content, bone mineral density, bone area, and bone mineral density Z-score will be assesses using dual x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Summary statistics will be tabulated by anatomical location at each visit.
Measured: At Enrollment Visit (baseline) and each Yearly Follow-Up Visit (for up to 5 years).
Body Composition Mass Measures
Fat mass, lean mass, and fat-free mass will be assessed using DXA. Summary statistics will be tabulated by visit.
Measured: At Enrollment Visit, each Yearly Follow-Up and End of Study/Early Termination (for approximately 5 years).
Summary statistics of body fat percentage and regional fat distribution ratios assessed by DXA
Body fat percentage, tissue fat percentage, android/gynoid body fat percent ratio, and android/gynoid tissue fat percent ratio will be assessed using DXA. Summary statistics will be tabulated by visit.
Measured: At Enrollment visit, each Yearly Follow-up visit, and End of study/Early termination (for approximately 5 years).
Findings from standard of care echocardiography
If available as per standard of care, findings from echocardiography will be collected. This is not required if not available as part of the standard of care.
Measured: At Enrollment Visit, and at each Yearly Follow-up Visit (for up to 5 years).
Frequency and percentage of participants experiencing any adverse events and serious adverse events
Adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) will be collected after signing the informed consent through the end of study participation. The frequency and percentage of patients experiencing any AE or SAE will be summarized. Adverse events will be assessed and documented by the investigator based on routine clinical evaluations, including vital signs, physical examinations, laboratory assessments, and medical record review. For each adverse event, the Investigator will document relevant clinical details, including timing, severity, outcome, and assessments of the seriousness and causality. Adverse events will be assessed by the current version of the CTCAE at the time the adverse event is identified, and will be summarized by MedDRA system organ class and preferred term using the current version of MedDRA.
Measured: From informed consent, Enrollment visit, each Yearly follow-up visit, and End of Study/Early Termination (for up to 5 years).
Findings from cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (subset of patients taking part in the cardiac sub-study only)
Myocardial damage will be assessed through magnetic resonance imaging using late gadolinium enhancement. Late gadolinium enhancement is a technique used in cardiac MRI for cardiac tissue characterization, in particular, the assessment of myocardial scar formation and regional myocardial fibrosis
Measured: Enrollment Visit, and at each Yearly Follow-Up Visit (for up to 5 years).
Presence of cardiomyopathy assessed by echocardiography using transmural strain profile (only in a subset of patients taking part in the cardiac sub-study)
Presence of cardiomyopathy will be assessed by echocardiography using transmural strain profile (only in a subset of patients taking part in the cardiac sub-study).
Measured: At Enrollment Visit (baseline), and each Yearly Follow-up Visit (for up to 5 years) or Early Termination.
Secondary outcomes (2)
Changes in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Quality of Life questionnaire score
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Quality of Life questionnaire is a patient-reported outcome measure designed to assess how Duchenne muscular dystrophy affects physical, emotional, and social aspects of daily life.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Quality of Life questionnaire proxy report will be completed by a parent/guardian for patients aged 7 years and older. For patients aged 10 years and older, a self-report will be completed by the patient, and, if feasible, a proxy report will also be completed by the parent or guardian.
Measured: At Enrollment Visit (baseline) and at each Yearly Follow-up Visit for up to 5 years.
Change in Patient Reported Outcome Measure for the Upper Limb score
Patient Reported Outcome Measure for the Upper Limb is a questionnaire for young males/children with DMD from the age of 7 years. The PROM UL will be completed by parent/legal guardian up to the age of 16 years and by the patient from the age of 17 years. It consists of 32 items covering four domains of activities of daily living: (1) food, (7 items, max score 14); (2) self-care, (8 items, max score 16); (3) household and environment, (6 items, max score 12); (4) leisure and communication, (11 items, max score 22). For each question, the patients and/or their parent/legal guardian are asked to report their perceived difficulty in performing the activity on a 3-level scale: Cannot do (0); Can do with difficulty (1); Can do easily (2). The maximum total score is 64, with higher score indicating better function.
Measured: At Enrollment Visit (baseline), and each Yearly Follow-Up Visit (for up to 5 years).
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Aug 2024
- Study start25 Sep 2024
- Primary completionFeb 2032 (estimated)
- Study completionFeb 2032 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Duchenne Muscular DystrophyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 250 participants (estimated)
- Target duration
- 5 Years
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Collaborators
- ICON plc, Veeva Systems, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Medpace, Inc.
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- William Andrews, MD, Study director, Catalyst PharmaceuticalsAravindham Veerapandiyan, MD, Principal investigator, Arkansas Childrens Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06564974
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- DMD-001
- Acronym
- DMD-001 SUMMIT
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 9 Aug 2024
- Last updated
- 24 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Registry Study to Observe Long-term Safety of Vamorolone (AGAMREE®) in Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy [SUpplemental Patient dMd assessMents Investigating ouTcomes (SUMMIT)]
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06564974
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- DMD-001 SUMMIT / DMD-001
- Conditions
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Keywords
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Neuromuscular, AGAMREE®, Vamorolone, DMD, Muscular Dystrophy
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 250 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Collaborators
- ICON plc, Veeva Systems, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Medpace, Inc.
- Study start
- 25 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Feb 2032 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Feb 2032 (estimated)
- First posted
- 21 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goal of this study is to collect additional information on the safety of long-term treatment with AGAMREE® and to explore long-term clinical impact of AGAMREE® on quality of life, as assessed by standardized patient-reported outcome measures (QoL questionnaires) in male patients aged 2 years and older with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
Detailed description
This is a multi-center, observational, prospective, longitudinal registry study, designed to collect safety data and to explore long-term clinical impact of AGAMREE® on quality of life, as assessed by standardized patient-reported outcome measures (QoL questionnaires) in male patients aged 2 years and older with DMD.
Primary Objective is to collect additional information on the safety of long-term treatment with AGAMREE® in male patients aged 2 years and older with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) as determined by:
Growth parameters Body mass index (BMI) Musculoskeletal assessments Ophthalmological assessments Cardiovascular assessments Pubertal development assessments Adverse events (AEs)
Secondary Objective is to explore long-term clinical impact of AGAMREE® on quality of life, as assessed by standardized patient-reported outcome measures (QoL questionnaires).
This registry will be conducted in the US, at approximately 40 sites known to treat and follow patients with DMD. The registry plans to enroll approximately 250 male patients aged 2 years and older with DMD.
Patients will be followed for approximately 5 years in the registry and will return to the site for Yearly Follow-up Visits (+/- 30 days) for assessments. Information on some historical and ongoing standard of care treatment and procedures for management of DMD will also be collected.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Target follow-up
- 5 Years
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 2 years and older
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Male patients at least 2 years old with confirmed diagnosis of DMD (via genetic testing or muscle biopsy with absent dystrophin staining to anti-dystrophin antibodies 3, 1, or 2, or dystrophin immunohistochemistry or western blot).
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Patient or parent/legal guardian is willing and able to provide written informed consent once the nature of the registry has been explained and prior to the start of any registry-related procedures.
- Patient and/or parent/guardian are willing and able to complete QoL questionnaires.
- Male patients at least 2 years old.
- Confirmed diagnosis of DMD (via genetic testing or muscle biopsy with absent dystrophin staining to anti- dystrophin antibodies 3, 1, or 2, or dystrophin immunohistochemistry or western blot).
- Patient has a current, active prescription for, or is on, AGAMREE®.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- 1. Any contraindication to AGAMREE® or medical condition, which, in the opinion of the Investigator, would affect registry participation, performance, or interpretation of registry assessments.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| VamoroloneAlso: AGAMREE®Study treatment is AGAMREE®, which is commercially available as an oral suspension. | Drug | – |
Primary outcome
Change in Height z-score
Time frame: At Enrollment Visit (baseline), and at each Yearly Follow-up Visit (for up to 5 years).
Standing height in participants 2 years of age and older will be measured using a stadiometer mounted at a right angle between a level floor and against a straight, vertical surface. When transitioning from recumbent length to standing height measurements in participants between 2 to 3 years of age, measure both length and height. If collecting standing height measurements is not feasible, height will be estimated using arm span measurements. To estimate the height, the arm span will be measured from fingertip to fingertip with arms fully extended horizontally. The same standardized technique will be used at all study visits.
Change in BMI z-score
Time frame: At Enrollment Visit (baseline), and each Yearly Follow-up Visit (for up to 5 years)
Weight will be measured according to the site's standard of care procedures. For ambulatory patients, this typically involves a standing scale; for non-ambulatory patients, a wheelchair or bed scale may be used. Sites should document the method used at each visit.
Change in North Star Ambulatory Assessment from baseline
Time frame: At Enrollment visit, and each Yearly Follow-up Visit (for up to 5 years).
The North Star Ambulatory Assessment is a clinical assessment scale specifically designed to measure functional ability in ambulant male patients with DMD. The North Star Ambulatory Assessment consists of 17 scored items and 2 timed tests, including the Time to Run/Walk Test and the Time to Stand Test. The Time to Run/Walk Test measures the time (in seconds) that it takes the patient to run or walk 10 meters. The Time to Stand Test measures the time (in seconds) required for the patient to stand in an erect position from supine (floor). Patients should be barefoot and comfortably clothed. North Star Ambulatory Assessment score range is 0 to 34, with higher scores indicating better ambulatory function.
Change in Performance of Upper Limb from baseline
Time frame: At Enrollment Visit, at each Yearly Follow-up Visit (for up to 5 years).
The Performance of Upper Limb assessment is an observer-rated measure of upper-limb function in individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It includes an entry item to determine the participant's starting functional level and a series of tasks evaluating shoulder, mid-level (elbow), and distal (wrist/hand) abilities. Total scores reflect the participant's ability to perform defined functional movements, with higher scores indicating better function.
Tanner stage documentation
Time frame: At Enrollment Visit (baseline), at each Yearly Follow-up Visit (for up to 5 years).
Pubertal development will be assessed by a physician using Tanner Stages assessment. This assessment uses Male External Genitalia Scale. Stage 1: Testicular volume < 4 ml or long axis < 2.5 cm Stage 2: 4 ml-8 ml (or 2.5 to 3.3 cm long), 1st pubertal sign in males Stage 3: 9 ml-12 ml (or 3.4 to 4.0 cm long) Stage 4: 15-20 ml (or 4.1 to 4.5 cm long) Stage 5: > 20 ml (or > 4.5 cm long) Pubic Hair Scale Stage 1: No hair Stage 2: Downy hair Stage 3: Scant terminal hair Stage 4: Terminal hair that fills the entire triangle overlying the pubic region Stage 5: Terminal hair that extends beyond the inguinal crease onto the thigh Pubertal development assessments will be discontinued when the patient has completed puberty.
Percentage of patients with cataract and/or glaucoma
Time frame: At Enrollment (baseline), and during each Yearly Follow-up Visit (for up to 5 years).
Presence of cataract and glaucoma will be assessed by an optometrist or ophthalmologist.
Findings from lateral spine x-ray
Time frame: At Enrollment Visit (baseline), and during each Yearly Follow-up Visit (for up to 5 years).
Lateral spine x-ray will be performed to evaluate vertebral fractures and for spine deformities.
Findings from anterior-posterior/posterior-anterior X-ray
Time frame: At Enrollment Visit (baseline), and at each Yearly Follow-Up Visit (for up to 5 years).
Anterior-posterior/Posterior-anterior spine x-ray will be performed to evaluate spine deformities.
Findings from hand-wrist X-ray
Time frame: At Enrollment Visit (baseline), and each Yearly Follow-Up Visit (for up to 5 years).
Posteroanterior hand x-ray will be performed for the bone age assessment.
Summary statistics of bone mineral density measures assessed by dual x-ray absorptiometry
Time frame: At Enrollment Visit (baseline) and each Yearly Follow-Up Visit (for up to 5 years).
Bone mineral content, bone mineral density, bone area, and bone mineral density Z-score will be assesses using dual x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Summary statistics will be tabulated by anatomical location at each visit.
Body Composition Mass Measures
Time frame: At Enrollment Visit, each Yearly Follow-Up and End of Study/Early Termination (for approximately 5 years).
Fat mass, lean mass, and fat-free mass will be assessed using DXA. Summary statistics will be tabulated by visit.
Summary statistics of body fat percentage and regional fat distribution ratios assessed by DXA
Time frame: At Enrollment visit, each Yearly Follow-up visit, and End of study/Early termination (for approximately 5 years).
Body fat percentage, tissue fat percentage, android/gynoid body fat percent ratio, and android/gynoid tissue fat percent ratio will be assessed using DXA. Summary statistics will be tabulated by visit.
Findings from standard of care echocardiography
Time frame: At Enrollment Visit, and at each Yearly Follow-up Visit (for up to 5 years).
If available as per standard of care, findings from echocardiography will be collected. This is not required if not available as part of the standard of care.
Frequency and percentage of participants experiencing any adverse events and serious adverse events
Time frame: From informed consent, Enrollment visit, each Yearly follow-up visit, and End of Study/Early Termination (for up to 5 years).
Adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) will be collected after signing the informed consent through the end of study participation. The frequency and percentage of patients experiencing any AE or SAE will be summarized. Adverse events will be assessed and documented by the investigator based on routine clinical evaluations, including vital signs, physical examinations, laboratory assessments, and medical record review. For each adverse event, the Investigator will document relevant clinical details, including timing, severity, outcome, and assessments of the seriousness and causality. Adverse events will be assessed by the current version of the CTCAE at the time the adverse event is identified, and will be summarized by MedDRA system organ class and preferred term using the current version of MedDRA.
Findings from cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (subset of patients taking part in the cardiac sub-study only)
Time frame: Enrollment Visit, and at each Yearly Follow-Up Visit (for up to 5 years).
Myocardial damage will be assessed through magnetic resonance imaging using late gadolinium enhancement. Late gadolinium enhancement is a technique used in cardiac MRI for cardiac tissue characterization, in particular, the assessment of myocardial scar formation and regional myocardial fibrosis
Presence of cardiomyopathy assessed by echocardiography using transmural strain profile (only in a subset of patients taking part in the cardiac sub-study)
Time frame: At Enrollment Visit (baseline), and each Yearly Follow-up Visit (for up to 5 years) or Early Termination.
Presence of cardiomyopathy will be assessed by echocardiography using transmural strain profile (only in a subset of patients taking part in the cardiac sub-study).
2 secondary outcomes
Changes in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Quality of Life questionnaire score
Time frame: At Enrollment Visit (baseline) and at each Yearly Follow-up Visit for up to 5 years.
Change in Patient Reported Outcome Measure for the Upper Limb score
Time frame: At Enrollment Visit (baseline), and each Yearly Follow-Up Visit (for up to 5 years).
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 24 Sep 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
William Andrews, MD study director
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
Aravindham Veerapandiyan, MD principal investigator
Arkansas Childrens Hospital
33 sites in 2 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, run by Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 33 sites in 2 countries.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 33 sites in United States, Puerto Rico. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Mark Wingertzahn, PhD ((305) 420-3200, mark.wingertzahn@catalystpharma.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Height z-score (time frame: At Enrollment Visit (baseline), and at each Yearly Follow-up Visit (for up to 5 years).). The study lists 16 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 24 Sep 2026.