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Learn more about PPMD
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) is the largest non-profit organization in the United States focused specifically on Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy. Learn more about our mission to End Duchenne.
Join The Duchenne Registry
Join The Duchenne Registry, a patient-reported international registry for Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy. Share your data and you will become a citizen scientist by helping to advance research and treatments for Duchenne.

Decode Duchenne Application
Providers: Submit this form ONLY for carrier testing or patients living in New York State (*Applications are no longer needed for diagnostic testing – providers can order directly on the PerkinElmer website.*)
Provider Frequently Asked Questions
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Patient Frequently Asked Questions
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Decode Duchenne Flyer
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Mutation-Specific Therapies
Learn more about the mutation-specific therapies that are available or on the horizon for Duchenne and which mutations are likely amenable to these therapies
Understanding Genetic Testing for Duchenne
Explore PPMD’s educational section about understanding genetic testing
Genetic Counseling for Duchenne and Becker

Duchenne Drug Development Pipeline
Explore PPMD’s drug development pipeline to learn more about therapies in development for Duchenne
Clinical Trials Overview
Explore PPMD’s educational section about clinical trials
Current Clinical Trials
Explore family-friendly resources that answer frequently asked questions for actively recruiting clinical trials

Decode Duchenne is administered by Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy and The Duchenne Registry. Decode Duchenne is sponsored by Sarepta Therapeutics and PTC Therapeutics. Click here to review PPMD’s policy on corporate support.

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