Duchenne muscular dystrophy

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Overview

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is treated with 8 medications in our database, including Deflazacort Oral Suspension, DUVYZAT, EMFLAZA, Exondys 51, ELEVIDYS, and 3 more. 6 of these have manufacturer assistance programs available to help reduce out-of-pocket costs. Medications are manufactured by PTC, Italfarmaco, PTC Therapeutics, Sarepta, Catalyst and others. Patients and caregivers can find copay cards, patient assistance programs, and travel grants for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy treatment below.

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Progressive muscle weaknessHP:0003323
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FDA & Trial Timeline

10 events
May 2026DMD and Gamified Physiotherapy

Başak Çağla Arslan — NA

TrialNOT YET RECRUITING
Mar 2026A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Rituxan in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Peking Union Medical College Hospital — NA

TrialNOT YET RECRUITING
Mar 2026Urinary Titin Biomarker in DMD

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — NA

TrialRECRUITING
Feb 2026A Remote Study Using Technology to Assess Outcomes in DMD

University of Oxford

TrialNOT YET RECRUITING
Feb 2026Self-Efficacy Enhancement Using a Multicomponent Support Group for Caregivers of Children With DMD/SMA

Aga Khan University — NA

TrialNOT YET RECRUITING
Feb 2026The Baby Duchenne Study: Characterizing Developmental and Clinical Outcomes in the First Three Years in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

University of Rochester

TrialNOT YET RECRUITING
Feb 2026Factors Influencing Physical Activity Levels in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: An ICF-CY-Based Study

Hacettepe University

TrialNOT YET RECRUITING
Feb 2026Sodium/Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors (SGLT2i) Therapy in Duchenne Cardiomyopathy

Larry W. Markham — PHASE1

TrialNOT YET RECRUITING
Jan 2026The Effect of Dual-tasking Program on Cognitive and Physical Functions and Independence in Activities of Daily Living in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Single-blind Randomized Controlled Trial

Lokman Hekim University — NA

TrialENROLLING BY INVITATION
Jan 2026AMONDYS 45: New indication approved
FDAcompleted

Data sourced from FDA regulatory filings and ClinicalTrials.gov. Updated periodically.

Treatments

9 available

Deflazacort Oral Suspension

DEFLAZACORT· Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc.Orphan Drug
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Deflazacort oral suspension is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 5 years of age and older. Additional pediatric use information is ap

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Deflazacort oral suspension is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 5 years of age and older. Additional pediatric use information is approved for PTC Therapeutics, Inc.'s Emflaza™ (deflazacort) oral suspension. However, due to PTC Therapeutics, Inc.'s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information . Deflazacort oral suspension is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 5 years of age and older ( 1 )

ELEVIDYS

DELANDISTROGENE MOXEPARVOVEC-ROKL· Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.■ Boxed WarningOrphan Drug
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ELEVIDYS is indicated for the treatment of patients 4 years of age and older with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), who are ambulatory and have a confirmed mutation in the DMD

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ELEVIDYS is indicated for the treatment of patients 4 years of age and older with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), who are ambulatory and have a confirmed mutation in the DMD gene [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 ), Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . ELEVIDYS is an adeno-associated virus vector-based gene therapy indicated for the treatment of patients 4 years of age and older with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who are ambulatory and have a confirmed mutation in the DMD gene. ( 1 , 12.2 , 14 ) Limitations of Use: ELEVIDYS is not recommended in patients with: Preexisting liver impairment (defined as gamma-glutamyl transferase [GGT] > 2 x upper limit of normal or total bilirubin > the upper limit of normal not due to Gilbert's syndrome) or active hepatic viral infection due to the high risk of acute serious liver injury and acute liver failure. Recent vaccination (within 4 weeks of treatment) due to immunogenicity and potential safety concerns. Active or recent (within 4 weeks) infections due to safety concerns. Limitations of Use: ELEVIDYS is not recommended in patients with: Preexisting liver impairment (defined as gamma-glutamyl transferase [GGT] > 2 x upper limit of normal or total bilirubin > the upper limit of normal not due to Gilbert's syndrome) or active hepatic viral infection due to the high risk of acute serious liver injury and acute liver failure. Recent vaccination (within 4 weeks of treatment) due to immunogenicity and potential safety concerns. Active or recent (within 4 weeks) infections due to safety concerns.

Vyondys 53

GOLODIRSEN· Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.Orphan Drug
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VYONDYS 53 is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 53 skipping. T

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VYONDYS 53 is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 53 skipping. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on an increase in dystrophin production in skeletal muscle observed in patients treated with VYONDYS 53 [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification of a clinical benefit in confirmatory trials. VYONDYS 53 is an antisense oligonucleotide indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 53 skipping. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on an increase in dystrophin production in skeletal muscle observed in patients treated with VYONDYS 53. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification of a clinical benefit in confirmatory trials. ( 1 )

AMONDYS 45

CASIMERSEN· Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.Orphan Drug
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE AMONDYS 45 is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 45 skipping. T

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE AMONDYS 45 is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 45 skipping. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on an increase in dystrophin production in skeletal muscle observed in patients treated with AMONDYS 45 [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification of a clinical benefit in confirmatory trials. AMONDYS 45 is an antisense oligonucleotide indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 45 skipping. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on an increase in dystrophin production in skeletal muscle observed in patients treated with AMONDYS 45 [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification of a clinical benefit in confirmatory trials. ( 1 )

Viltepso

VILTOLARSEN· NS Pharma, Inc.Orphan Drug
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VILTEPSO is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 53 skipping. Thi

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VILTEPSO is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 53 skipping. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on an increase in dystrophin production in skeletal muscle observed in patients treated with VILTEPSO [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )]. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial. VILTEPSO is an antisense oligonucleotide indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 53 skipping. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on an increase in dystrophin production in skeletal muscle observed in patients treated with VILTEPSO. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial. ( 1 )

Deflazacort Oral Suspension

DEFLAZACORT ORAL· Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.Orphan Drug
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Deflazacort oral suspension is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 5 years of age and older. Additional pediatric use information is ap

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Deflazacort oral suspension is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 5 years of age and older. Additional pediatric use information is approved for PTC Therapeutics, Inc.'s Emflaza ® (deflazacort) oral suspension. However, due to PTC Therapeutics, Inc.'s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information. Deflazacort oral suspension is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 5 years of age and older ( 1 )

DUVYZAT

GIVINOSTAT· Italfarmaco SPAOrphan Drug
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE DUVYZAT is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 6 years of age and older. DUVYZAT is a histone deacetylase inhibitor indicated for the t

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE DUVYZAT is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 6 years of age and older. DUVYZAT is a histone deacetylase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 6 years of age and older. ( 1 )

AGAMREE

VAMOROLONE· Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Orphan Drug
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE AGAMREE is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 2 years of age and older. AGAMREE is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of Duc

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE AGAMREE is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 2 years of age and older. AGAMREE is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 2 years of age and older. ( 1 )

Exondys 51

ETEPLIRSEN· Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.Orphan Drug
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE EXONDYS 51 is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 51 skipping. T

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE EXONDYS 51 is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 51 skipping. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on an increase in dystrophin in skeletal muscle observed in some patients treated with EXONDYS 51 [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification of a clinical benefit in confirmatory trials. EXONDYS 51 is an antisense oligonucleotide indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 51 skipping. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on an increase in dystrophin in skeletal muscle observed in some patients treated with EXONDYS 51 [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )]. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification of a clinical benefit in confirmatory trials. ( 1 )

Clinical Trials

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Phase 36 trials
Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Givinostat in Non-ambulant Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Phase 3
Actively Recruiting
· Sites: Leuven; Vancouver, British Columbia +18 more · Age: 917 yrs
Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of PF-06939926 for the Treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Phase 3
Active Prior treatment eligible
PI: Pfizer CT.gov Call Center (Pfizer) · Sites: Little Rock, Arkansas; Little Rock, Arkansas +18 more · Age: 47 yrs
A Phase 3 Study of TAS-205 in Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy(REACH-DMD)
Phase 3
Active
PI: Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.) · Sites: Aichi; Fukuoka +3 more · Age: 599 yrs
A Gene Transfer Therapy Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Delandistrogene Moxeparvovec (SRP-9001) in Non-Ambulatory and Ambulatory Participants With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Phase 3
Active
PI: Medical Director (Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.) · Sites: Little Rock, Arkansas; Palo Alto, California +18 more
A Long-term Follow-up Study of Participants Who Received Delandistrogene Moxeparvovec (SRP-9001) in a Previous Clinical Study
Phase 3
Enrolling by Invitation
· Sites: Little Rock, Arkansas; Los Angeles, California +18 more
A Study of SGT-003 Gene Therapy in Ambulant Males With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (IMPACT DUCHENNE)
Phase 3
Actively Recruiting
· Sites: Sydney, New South Wales; Vancouver, British Columbia · Age: 711 yrs
Phase 43 trials
Long-term Use of Viltolarsen in Boys With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Clinical Practice (VILT-502)
Phase 4
Active
· Sites: Sacramento, California; Chicago, Illinois +3 more
A Study on Safety and Effectiveness of Long-term Treatment With Vamorolone in Boys With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Phase 4
Active
PI: A Child, MD (Leeds Teaching Hospital) · Sites: Ghent; Leuven +16 more
Once Weekly Infant Corticosteroid Trial for DMD
Phase 4
Actively Recruiting
PI: Anne Connolly, MD (Nationwide Children's Hospital) · Sites: Chicago, Illinois; Cincinnati, Ohio +2 more
Other11 trials
Follow-up of NIV At Home in Patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Actively Recruiting
· Sites: Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant · Age: 1899 yrs
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and the Viscoelastic Properties of Upper Limb Muscles
Enrolling by Invitation
· Sites: Gaziantep, Gaziantep · Age: 518 yrs
Extracellular RNA Biomarkers of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Actively Recruiting
PI: Thurman M. Wheeler, MD (Massachusetts General Hospital) · Sites: Boston, Massachusetts; Boston, Massachusetts · Age: 599 yrs
Wearable Technology to Evaluate Hyperglycemia and HRV in DMD - Longitudinal Aim
Actively Recruiting
PI: Jaclyn Tamaroff, MD (Vanderbilt University Medical Center) · Sites: Nashville, Tennessee · Age: 1099 yrs
Clinical and Functional Assessment of Patients With Inherited Non-Duchenne Myopathies in Sohag University Hospital
Actively Recruiting
· Sites: Sohag; Sohag +1 more · Age: 218 yrs
Wearable Technology to Evaluate Hyperglycemia and HRV in DMD
Actively Recruiting
PI: Jaclyn Tamaroff, MD (Vanderbilt University Medical Center) · Sites: Nashville, Tennessee · Age: 1099 yrs
DMD Voice: Qualitative Interviews With Patients and Caregivers
Actively Recruiting
PI: Mindy Leffler, M.Ed. (Red Nucleus Solutions) · Sites: Yardley, Pennsylvania · Age: 1099 yrs
Pediatric Radio Frequency Coils Generic
Active
PI: Charles Dumoulin, PhD (Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati) · Sites: Cincinnati, Ohio
A Registered Cohort Study on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Actively Recruiting
· Sites: Fuzhou · Age: 299 yrs
Registry Study to Observe Long-term Safety of Vamorolone (AGAMREE®) in Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy-SUMMIT
Actively Recruiting
PI: William Andrews, MD (Catalyst Pharmaceuticals) · Sites: Phoenix, Arizona; Little Rock, Arkansas +25 more · Age: 299 yrs
AFFINITY BEYOND: Anti-AAV8 Antibody Assessment Study of Males With DMD
Actively Recruiting
· Sites: Atlanta, Georgia · Age: 025 yrs

Specialists

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Francesco Muntoni, Professor
London
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Tanja Taivassalo
Gainesville, Florida
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Rocío Martín-Valero, PhD
Málaga
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Debra Miller
Little Rock, Arkansas
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108 Duchenne muscular dystrophy publications
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William Rooney, PhD
Gainesville, Florida
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Francesco MUNTONI, Pr
Brussels
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Valentina Varalta, Doctor
Verona, verona
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Christian De Goede
Preston, Lancashire
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Rare Disease Specialist

5 Duchenne muscular dystrophy publications
SD
Sungbae Jo Research professor, Ph. D
Seoul
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

5 Duchenne muscular dystrophy publications
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Isabelle Durand-Zaleski, Professor
Paris
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

PI on 2 active trials
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Insmed Medical Information
Little Rock, Arkansas
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Rare Disease Specialist

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Jiwen Wang
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality
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Rare Disease Specialist

1862 Duchenne muscular dystrophy publications
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Marika Pane
Bosisio Parini, Lc
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Rare Disease Specialist

PI on 2 active trials28 Duchenne muscular dystrophy publications
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Craig McDonald, MD
Phoenix, Arizona
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Rare Disease Specialist

PI on 4 active trials
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Giuseppe Vita, MD
NORTH BRANFORD, CT
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PI on 1 active trial
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Satellos Chief Medical Officer
Los Angeles, California
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Rare Disease Specialist

PI on 1 active trial1 Duchenne muscular dystrophy publication
RM
Ronald G Victor, MD
Specialist
PI on 5 active trials
AM
Anne Connolly, MD
Specialist
PI on 1 active trial
VP
Vinay Penematsa
Specialist
PI on 1 active trial
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Brenda Wong, MD
Specialist
PI on 2 active trials
MA
Mark Awadalla
Specialist
PI on 2 active trials
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Francesco Bibbiani, MD
Specialist
PI on 4 active trials
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Laurent Servais, MD, PhD
Liège
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Rare Disease Specialist

PI on 2 active trials
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A Child, MD
Specialist
PI on 1 active trial
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Tamara Dangouloff, PhD
Specialist
PI on 1 active trial

Treatment Centers

8 centers
⚗️ Trial Site

Children's Hospital Colorado

📍 Aurora, Colorado

👤 Zachary Grinspan, MD

⚗️ Trial Site

Arkansas Children's Hospital

📍 Little Rock, Arkansas

⚗️ Trial Site

Boston Children's Hospital

📍 Boston, Massachusetts

⚗️ Trial Site

Children's Hospital of Orange County

📍 Orange, California

👤 Richard Neibeger, MD

⚗️ Trial Site

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

👤 Study Director

👤 Richard Neibeger, MD

⚗️ Trial Site

Children's National Medical Center

📍 Washington D.C., District of Columbia

👤 Richard Neibeger, MD

⚗️ Trial Site

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

📍 Cincinnati, Ohio

⚗️ Trial Site

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

📍 Chicago, Illinois

Financial Resources

15 resources
Deflazacort Oral Suspension(DEFLAZACORT)Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc.
ELEVIDYS(DELANDISTROGENE MOXEPARVOVEC-ROKL)Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
Vyondys 53(GOLODIRSEN)Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
AMONDYS 45(CASIMERSEN)Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
Deflazacort Oral Suspension(DEFLAZACORT ORAL)Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
DUVYZAT(GIVINOSTAT)Italfarmaco SPA
AGAMREE(VAMOROLONE)Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Exondys 51(ETEPLIRSEN)Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.

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5 travel grants are also available for Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients — see Travel Grants below ↓

Travel Grants

5 grants

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Copay Assistance Grant

Applicants must be receiving treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in the United States and have health insurance that covers their qualifying medication. Eligibility also requires a household income at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level.

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Assistance Fund: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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Eligibility requires US or Puerto Rico residency and coverage by commercial insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy treatments. The program is needs-based and requires verification of demographic, insurance, and financial information.

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Emflaza (deflazacort) Copay Assistance

Eligibility is based on a Duchenne muscular dystrophy diagnosis and insurance status, covering commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, and uninsured patients. Financial assistance thresholds for foundation grants and patient assistance programs typically extend up to 500% of the Federal Poverty Level.

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Latest news about Duchenne muscular dystrophy

5 articles
ResearchRSSApr 23, 2026
Starting corticosteroids earlier helps improve motor function in DMD
A large study found that children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who started taking corticosteroids—a type of anti-inflammatory medicine—earlier in life
NewsRSSApr 22, 2026
Finding Balance Between Physical Therapy and Play in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) need physical therapy to stay mobile as long as possible, but doctors and families are trying to figure out how
NewsRSSApr 22, 2026
A tribute to a friend who taught us how to love, lead, and show up for others
A tribute was published honoring Timothy Chan, a young man with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who recently passed away from a respiratory illness. The article cel
NewsRSSApr 22, 2026
Upsher-Smith launches new DMD support websites for Kymbee treatment
Upsher-Smith Laboratories created two new websites to help people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who are using a medicine called Kymbee. One website is
NewsRSSApr 22, 2026
Seeing ‘Les Misérables’ reminds me of the arc of my own life with DMD
A person living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) attended a performance of Les Misérables and reflected on how the musical's themes of second chances and
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Caregiver Resources

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Mental Health Support

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Family & Caregiver Grants

Financial assistance programs specifically for caregivers of rare disease patients.

Social Security Disability

Learn how rare disease patients may qualify for SSDI/SSI benefits.

Common questions about Duchenne muscular dystrophy

What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is treated with 8 medications in our database, including Deflazacort Oral Suspension, DUVYZAT, EMFLAZA, Exondys 51, ELEVIDYS, and 3 more. 6 of these have manufacturer assistance programs available to help reduce out-of-pocket costs. Medications are manufactured by PTC, Italfarmaco, PTC Therapeutics, Sarepta, Catalyst and others. Patients and caregivers can find copay cards, patient assistance programs, and travel grants for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy treatment below.

Are there clinical trials for Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

Yes — 20 recruiting clinical trials are currently listed for Duchenne muscular dystrophy on UniteRare. See the clinical trials section on this page for phase, sponsor, and site details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Which specialists treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

25 specialists and care centers treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy are listed on UniteRare, sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov principal investigators, published research, and the NPPES NPI registry.

What treatment and support options exist for Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

8 FDA-approved treatments and 16 patient support programs are currently tracked on UniteRare for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. See the treatments and support programs sections for copay assistance, eligibility, and contact details.