15/05/2026
We reviewed the lab trends from one case of Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD).
In this shared case, CK changed from:
8,936 → 4,449 U/L
However, in DMD, CK can decrease with age or disease stage.
So a lower CK value alone should not be interpreted as clear improvement.
What we especially want to look at in this case is creatinine.
Creatinine is not only a kidney marker.
It is also influenced by muscle mass and creatine metabolism.
In this case, creatinine had remained around 0.10 mg/dL for several months, and most recently was 0.15 mg/dL.
AST, ALT, LD, and CK-MB also showed a downward trend while still elevated.
This single case does not prove the effect of any specific intervention, and it does not guarantee the same result for others.
However, as a case record in the course of DMD, we consider this an important observation.
Lab values should not be reviewed alone.
Movement, fatigue, breathing, posture, and medical follow-up all need to be considered together.
The detailed case record is available on our website.(Japanese)
https://cell-healing.com/dmd-ck-creatinine-case-record/
Medical decisions, diagnosis, medication, and interpretation of lab results should always be made with the patient’s physician.