Impact of Sensory, Motor and Vestibular Deficit on the Postural Stability of CMT Patients (NCT06425952) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impact of Sensory, Motor and Vestibular Deficit on the Postural Stability of CMT Patients
Italy60 participantsStarted 2024-05-01
Plain-language summary
Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT), a therapeutically orphan neuromuscular disease affecting one in 2,500 people, represents a challenge to the medical and scientific communities. Physiotherapeutic-rehabilitative strategies play a crucial role in the management of CMT, particularly addressing balance impairment, a key disabling symptom. However, clinical studies in this field are limited. Our study aims to investigate the impact of strengh and somatosensory deficits on static and dynamic balance in CMT patients. The Investigators also aim to explore the involvement of the vestibular system and its correlation with postural instability. Furthermore, the Investigators seek to evaluate relationships between neurochemical biomarkers offering valuable insights for future targeted clinical studies.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* CMT or HMN or sensory neuropathy or distal myopathy
Exclusion Criteria:
* unable to stand
* other neurological, psychiatric, or orthopedic disorders
* MMSE \<28
* alcohol abuse
* intensive rehabilitation program
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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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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?
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