NH-OPMD: Natural History Study of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The objective of this study is to test a set of clinical outcome measures longitudinally in a cohort of OPMD patients to identify ones that show quantifiable change over time as the disease progresses. The investigators' goal is to delineate the natural history of OPMD.
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Detailed Description
OPMD patients will undergo a screening evaluation and testing to confirm the participants carry the OPMD mutation. Subjects fulfilling the inclusion/exclusion criteria will be enrolled and followed prospectively at regular intervals to determine the natural history of this disease. Measures of muscle function and swallowing will be made at baseline and at follow-up visits to measure natural clinical progression.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
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OPMD Subjects The study cohort consists of individuals with genetically confirmed OPMD who will be followed longitudinally using periodic standardized assessments of clinical status in an observational, non-interventional study. |
Other: Non-interventional study
Non-interventional study
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Muscle Strength over time [Baseline and every 9 months for 3 years]
Change in Manual muscle testing over time
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Dysphagia severity over time [Baseline and every 9 months for 3 years]
Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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OPMD by genetic criteria
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≥ 18 years old
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English-speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
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Another medical condition that precludes safe completion of study tasks (such as severe cardiac or respiratory disease)
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Another medical condition that causes symptoms similar to OPMD (i.e., ptosis, dysphagia [trouble swallowing] or limb weakness).
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History of head or neck cancer, or history of radiation to the head or neck
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A videofluoroscopic swallow study within the 12 months prior to study enrollment
Contacts and Locations
Locations
No locations specified.Sponsors and Collaborators
- University of New Mexico
- University of Florida
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Sarah Youssof, MD, MS, New Mexico Neuromuscular Center
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
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