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Clenbuterol to Target DUX4 in FSHD
RecruitingPhase 1
Clenbuterol to Target DUX4 in FSHD (Target FSHD): Open Label Safety and Tolerability Study of 3 Doses of Clenbuterol
Who can join
Ages 18 to 75 · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Genetically confirmed diagnosis of FSHD type 1 or 2, or have a clinical diagnosis of FSHD type 1 with a first degree relative with confirmed mutation * between 18 and 75 years of age * with a clinical severity score between 0 and 10 * Able to walk 30ft without support of another person * Showing anti-gravity strength on at least one of the tibialis anterior muscles or having an MRI eligible muscle in the leg for needle biopsy * willing and able to provide informed consent * agree to follow the contraceptive requirement for duration of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the conduct of the study * have a poorly controlled medical condition * Were involved in a study of an experimental agent within 3 months of enrollment * Are taking beta-blockers or anabolic agent or potassium wasting diuretics * Are taking or are planning to take a GLP-1 Agonist during trial * have any condition or contraindication which would interfere with testing or preclude use of beta-agonist * Are taking blood thinners or medications which make a needle muscle biopsy contra-indicated * Has contraindication to lactose such as galactosmia, lactase deficiency and glucose-galactose malabsorption. For those who are lactose intolerant, the PI will determine acceptability based on tolerance reaction to lactose * Are taking any medications or therapies with a contraindication to Clenbuterol
About the study
The purpose of this study is to determine if Clenbuterol is a therapeutic option for FSHD by determining the safety and tolerability of the medication at three different dose levels.
What is being tested
- Clenbuterol (drug)
Sponsor: Jeffrey Statland · Participants: 30 · Started: Jun 25, 2025
Contact the study team
- Rebecca Clay · Phone: 9139459936
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06721299
Locations in the U.S.
| Kansas | University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City |
| New York | University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester |
| Washington | University of Washington, Seattle |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.