Deramiocel (CAP-1002)

Duchenne muscular dystrophy causes progressive muscle degeneration. A systematic review estimated global birth prevalence at 19.8 per 100,000 live male births. In studies of people receiving ventilatory support, reported median life expectancy ranged from 21.0 to 39.6 years. A United States household study reported mean costs over five years of $78,303 for home and vehicle expenses and $14,071 for medical equipment. In a separate caregiver study, 383 of 770 caregivers reported moderate or extreme anxiety or depression.