Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy

Laura C. Mcadam

Toronto, ON, CA 
Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
Toronto, ON, CA 
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Overview

Laura Mcadam practices in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Mcadam is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 43 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Myotonic Dystrophy.

Gender
Female

Locations

Toronto, ON, Canada
Other Locations
Toronto, Canada
East York, ON, Canada

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Experts who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

3 Clinical Trials

A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Efficacy and Safety Study of Ataluren in Patients With Nonsense Mutation Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Open-Label Extension
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Efficacy and Safety Study of Ataluren in Patients With Nonsense Mutation Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Open-Label Extension
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 18, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Ataluren
Study Phase: Phase 3
Randomised, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled, Multicentre Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Givinostat in Ambulant Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Randomised, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled, Multicentre Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Givinostat in Ambulant Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 02, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Givinostat
Study Phase: Phase 3
Assessing the Frequency and Experience of Bullying or Peer Victimization in Children With Muscular Dystrophy and Congenital Myopathies
Assessing the Frequency and Experience of Bullying or Peer Victimization in Children With Muscular Dystrophy and Congenital Myopathies
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 07, 2022
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43 Total Publications

Understanding the experiences of adults with spinal muscular atrophy & their transition to an adult program: A mixed methods study.
Understanding the experiences of adults with spinal muscular atrophy & their transition to an adult program: A mixed methods study.
Journal: Journal of neuromuscular diseases
Published: September 15, 2025

Areas of Expertise

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