Interviews with patients and caregivers about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Official title: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Quality of Life: Qualitative Interviews With Patients and Caregivers
Run by Red Nucleus Enterprise Solutions, LLC · NCT06925269 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is talking to people with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and their caregivers to hear about their daily lives and how they feel about their independence and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 10 Years and up |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 68 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Red Nucleus Enterprise Solutions, LLC Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Yardley, Pennsylvania) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 31, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 2025 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 30, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06925269 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include boys aged 10 and older who have been treated with givinostat for at least two years.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not currently taking givinostat or do not meet the age and treatment duration criteria may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to gather qualitative insights from individuals with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and their caregivers regarding functional abilities, independence, and quality of life. Participants will engage in semi-structured interviews lasting approximately 60 minutes, focusing on their experiences and perspectives. The study does not involve any treatment or intervention but includes participants currently receiving a drug called givinostat, which is approved in some regions and under investigation elsewhere.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of DMD's impact on daily life, potentially informing future care strategies and interventions.
How similar studies have gone: While qualitative studies on DMD exist, this specific approach focusing on caregiver and patient perspectives in relation to givinostat is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Subsample A - Patients Eligible participants for Subsample A must: * Have been treated with Givinostat for at least 2 years * Be at least 10 years of age with signed consent of a parent or legal guardian * Be currently taking givinostat * Willing and able to participate in a video and/or audio recorded interview Subsample A - Caregivers Eligible caregivers for Subsample A must: * Be a parent or legal guardian of an individual with DMD that has been taking givinostat for at least two years * Willing and able to participate in a video and/or audio recorded interview Subsample B - Caregivers Eligible caregivers for Subsample B must: * Provide care to an individual with DMD who is unable to raise their hands above their head as confirmed by the caregiver * Reside in the United States or Canada * Able to read, speak, and understand English * Willing and able to participate in a video and/or audio recorded interview Have access to a stable internet connection Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where it's running
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Red Nucleus
Yardley, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mindy Leffler, M.Ed. — Red Nucleus Solutions
- Study coordinator: Mary Hubbard
- Email: mhubbard@rednucleus.com
- Phone: 904-541-9326
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.