November 18, 2025

Becker Muscular Dystrophy Series – Part 2: Cardiopulmonary Care

The second session in PPMD’s Becker Muscular Dystrophy webinar series focused on cardiopulmonary care. Our clinical experts reviewed what every person living with Becker and their families should know about care for the heart and…

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October 22, 2025

Becker Muscular Dystrophy Series Part 1: Neuromuscular Care and Genetics

The first session in PPMD’s Becker muscular dystrophy webinar series brought together clinical experts and a community member to talk about genetics, neuromuscular care, and what it means to live with Becker. Below is an…

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July 2, 2025

Webinar Recording: Edgewise Therapeutics – Update on Sevasemten Program in Becker and Duchenne

Edgewise Therapeutics recently joined PPMD for a community webinar for an update on the company’s sevasemten program in Duchenne and Becker. The Edgewise team reviewed new Open-label Extension MESA data in Becker, as well as…

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June 26, 2024

PPMD Convenes Leading Experts to Discuss Topics in Becker Care Ahead of 30th Annual Conference

Leading into PPMD’s 30th Annual Conference, PPMD is excited to host a professional meeting focusing on Becker muscular dystrophy care. Over the course of two days, attendees from across subspecialties, academic medical centers, and industry…

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October 18, 2022

Edgewise Announces 6 Sites Enrolling for CANYON, Phase 2 Trial of EDG-5506 in Becker

Edgewise has shared a community letter announcing that six sites are now open for enrollment for the Canyon trial for individuals living with Becker muscular dystrophy. Canyon is a Phase 2 trial of EDG-5506, a…

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September 16, 2022

ImagingNMD: Expanding Natural History Studies in Duchenne, Becker, and Carriers

Are you interested in contributing to clinical research to understand how muscle changes over time in Duchenne, Becker, and manifesting carriers? University of Florida’s ImagingNMD group has several studies currently recruiting participants to better understand…

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September 12, 2022

Edgewise Announces 4-Month Interim Results from ARCH Open Label Study of EDG-5506 in Adults with Becker

Edgewise Therapeutics has released 4-month interim results from the ongoing ARCH open label study of EDG-5506 in adults with Becker muscular dystrophy. EDG-5506 is a small molecule, taken orally, that is intended to help protect muscle…

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September 7, 2022

Edgewise Announces FDA Authorization for Phase 2 Clinical Trial of EDG-5506 in Participants with Duchenne

Edgewise Therapeutics has announced the FDA has authorized the initiation of the LYNX Phase 2 clinical trial of EDG-5506 in participants with Duchenne. EDG-5506 is a small molecule, taken orally, that is intended to help protect muscle by reducing…

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July 15, 2022

Edgewise Therapeutics Now Enrolling CANYON Phase 2 Clinical Trial Of EDG-5506 In Individuals With Becker Muscular Dystrophy

PPMD is excited to share that Edgewise Therapeutics has announced CANYON, their Phase 2 study of EDG-5506 in individuals with Becker, is now enrolling. EDG-5506 is a small molecule, taken orally, that is intended to…

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June 20, 2022

Edgewise Announces Positive 2-Month Interim Results from Open Label Study of EDG-5506 in Adults with Becker

Edgewise Therapeutics has announced 2-month interim results from the ongoing ARCH open label study of EDG-5506 in adults with Becker muscular dystrophy. Results showed that EDG-5506 significantly lowered muscle damage biomarkers in adults with Becker,…

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