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Immunoglobulin M (IgM)-Anti-myelin-associated-glycoprotein(MAG) Peripheral Neuropathy Study

France45 participantsStarted 2020-06-23

Plain-language summary

There is no international consensus regarding how to assess and treat patients with immunoglobulin M (IgM)-anti-myelin-associated-glycoprotein (MAG) monoclonal gammopathy associated peripheral neuropathy. The purpose of the IMAGiNe study-Lyon/Bicêtre is to prospectively collect standardized clinical data of 25 patients with IgM-anti-MAG monoclonal gammopathy associated peripheral neuropathy in order to participate in the international IMAGiNe Study. The main objective is to describe in detail the various clinical subtypes, clinical course, treatment responses, antibody titers of IgM-anti-MAG monoclonal gammopathy associated peripheral neuropathy using a variety of outcome measures. The obtained observational data will allow the construction of an IgM monoclonal gammopathy associated peripheral neuropathy-specific Rasch-built overall Disability Scale (RODS) that should fulfill all modern clinimetric requirements, including cross-cultural validity. The coordinating centers for the IgM-RODS construction will be the Maastricht University Medical Center and University Medical Center Utrecht, both in the Netherlands.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * fulfilling the international criteria for the diagnosis Immunogloblin M (IgM) monoclonal gammopathy, with anti-myelin-associated-glycoprotein (MAG) antibodies, and peripheral neuropathy. * age of 18 years or older followed in neuromuscular department of Lyon; * informed consent given by the participant Exclusion Criteria: * concomitant diseases possibly interfering with peripheral nerve and function, as well as physical functioning, such as diabetes, renal insufficiency, (prior) treatment with chemotherapy for diseases other than their Immunogloblin M (IgM) monoclonal gammopathy associated peripheral neuropathy, history of hereditary neuropathy, vitamin deficiency, connective tissue disorder, hepatitis B and C and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, alcohol abuse (more than 5 International Units(IU)/day); * an active malignancy with poor prognosis, undergoing treatment aside from monoclonal gammopathy associated peripheral neuropathy; * pregnant; * the use of any medication that may cause peripheral nerve function

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change in patient activity and participation according to patient questionnaires

Timeframe: 0, 6, 12, 24 and 36 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03918421

SponsorHospices Civils de Lyon

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2030-06-23

Contact for this trial

Juliette SVAHN, MD

4 72 11 66 08 juliette.svahn@chu-lyon.fr

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