Expertise in
40
conditions

Volker W. Straub

Central Parkway, 
Newcastle Upon Tyne, ENG, GB 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Expertise in
40
conditions
Central Parkway, 
Newcastle Upon Tyne, ENG, GB 

Overview

Volker Straub practices practicing medicine in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

Mr. Straub is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 365 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials.

Gender

Male

Locations

Central Parkway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, ENG, United Kingdom

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.

6 Clinical Trials

Establishing Biomarkers and Clinical Endpoints in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (END-DM1)
Establishing Biomarkers and Clinical Endpoints in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (END-DM1)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: June 10, 2026
International GNE Myopathy Patient Registry (GNE001)
International GNE Myopathy Patient Registry (GNE001)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 17, 2026
Intervention Type: Other
GRASP-LGMD: Defining Clinical Endpoints in LGMD
GRASP-LGMD: Defining Clinical Endpoints in LGMD
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 27, 2026
A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Study With an Open-Label Extension to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of SRP-4045 and SRP-4053 in Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Study With an Open-Label Extension to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of SRP-4045 and SRP-4053 in Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 18, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: SRP-4045 Exon 45-Skipping Treatment, SRP-4053 Exon 53-Skipping Treatment
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
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Double-blind Randomized Trial to Find Optimum Steroid Regimen
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Double-blind Randomized Trial to Find Optimum Steroid Regimen
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 12, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
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360 Total Publications

Feasibility, validation and application of digital tools for remote monitoring in neuromuscular diseases: the DT4RD protocol.
Feasibility, validation and application of digital tools for remote monitoring in neuromuscular diseases: the DT4RD protocol.
Journal: BMJ open
Published: August 27, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions about Volker W. Straub

Is Volker W. Straub a top-rated expert for Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Volker W. Straub is classified as an Elite expert for Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

Does Volker W. Straub participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Volker W. Straub has published 360 articles and abstracts on conditions like Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. You can view a list of Volker W. Straub's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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