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Causes of Muscular Dystrophy
What Causes Muscular Dystrophy?
Muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder. It occurs when a faulty gene results in abnormal muscle function. The gene can be passed from parent to child, even if the parent does not have symptoms. Or, the patient can be the first in their family to have muscular dystrophy.
Muscular Dystrophy Research
A faulty gene leads to muscle disease in complex ways. Our researchers are at the forefront of understanding the specific ways in which these gene mutations lead to muscle degeneration and weakness, and identifying potential future treatments.
Learn more about muscular dystrophy treatment at Stanford.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.