Priorities when deciding on participation in early-phase gene therapy trials for Duchenne muscular dystrophy: a best–worst scaling experiment in caregivers and adult patients

Abstract Purpose Several gene therapy trials for Duchenne muscular dystrophy initiated in 2018. Trial decision making is complicated by non-curative, time-limited benefits; the progressive, fatal course; and high unmet needs. Here, caregivers and patients prioritize factors influencing decision maki...

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Main Authors: Ryan S. Paquin, Ryan Fischer, Carol Mansfield, Brennan Mange, Katherine Beaverson, Annie Ganot, Amy Strong Martin, Carl Morris, Colin Rensch, Valeria Ricotti, Leo J. Russo, Alesia Sadosky, Edward C. Smith, Holly L. Peay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13023-019-1069-6