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Major Duchenne Registry Launches EHR Integration Study to Accelerate Research — What Clinicians Need to Know

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12 June 2026

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A landmark 2,500-patient registry study integrating electronic health records with patient-reported outcomes aims to accelerate Duchenne muscular dystrophy research and improve care standards. The study combines 10 years of retrospective data with prospective collection through 2035.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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