Capricor’s Interim Data Could Offer Hope For Older DMD Patients
Executive Summary
Although only interim data from six treated patients, Capricor’s Phase II DMD study shows improvements in upper limb performance, grip strength and respiration. Cardiac performance shows positive trend, but not yet statistical significance.
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