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PhenoDM1 (Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 Natural History Study) (PhenoDM1)
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified March 2017 by Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust
Sponsor:
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT02831504
First received: March 22, 2016
Last updated: March 29, 2017
Last verified: March 2017
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Purpose
PhenoDM1 will use patient reported outcomes to assess levels of pain, fatigue and quality of life in this cohort. Clinical and functional outcomes will look at muscle wasting and levels of myotonia. DNA, RNA, serum and CSF samples will be taken from all patients so that additional genetic and molecular biomarker analysis can be carried out. A subset of patients will undergo detailed sleep studies along with skeletal muscle MRI of the lower limbs. This study will complement the work of other groups currently looking at myotonic dystrophy type 1 using the same outcomes and measures where possible.
| Condition |
|---|
| Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 |
| Study Type: | Observational |
| Study Design: | Observational Model: Cohort Time Perspective: Prospective |
| Official Title: | Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1) Deep Phenotyping to Improve Delivery of Personalized Medicine and Assist in the Planning, Design and Recruitment of Clinical Trials |
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics:
myotonic dystrophy
Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center resources:
Muscular Dystrophy
Myotonic Dystrophy
Myotonia Atrophica
Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
U.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Strength and function [ Time Frame: 9-12 months ]
These assessments include:
- Manual Muscle Testing
- Quantitative Muscle Testing (Hand Held Myometry, Hand-Grip Dynamometry)
- Pulmonary function testing (FVC and MIP)
- Functional evaluations (Nine Hole Peg Test, Six Minute Walk Test, 30 Seconds Sit and Stand Test, Timed 10-Meter Walk Test, Scale for Assessment and Rating of Ataxia Scale, Accelerometry Assessment)
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Cognitive assessment [ Time Frame: 9-12 months ]
These questionnaires include:
- Mini-Mental State Examination (MMS)
- Trail Making Test (TMT)
- Apathy Evaluation Scale (AES)
- Quality of Life using patient-reported outcomes [ Time Frame: 9-12 months ]
These questionnaires include:
- Individualised Neuromuscular Quality Of Life (InQoL)
- Myotonic Dystrophy Health Index (MDHI)
- Fatigue and Daytime Sleepiness assessment using patient-reported outcomes [ Time Frame: 9-12 months ]
These questionnaires include:
- Checklist Individual Strength
- Epworth Sleepiness Scale
- Fatigue and Daytime Sleepiness Scale
- Pain assessment using patient-reported outcomes [ Time Frame: 9-12 months ]
These questionnaires include:
- McGill questionnaire
- IVR Scale
- Blood and Urine collection for genetic and molecular biomarker analysis [ Time Frame: 9-12 months ]Collection of: RNA, DNA, Serum and Urine
- Blood collection for Glycated Haemoglobin (HbA1c), Thyroid hormones, Androgens (in males only) analysis [ Time Frame: 9-12 months ]
Other Outcome Measures:
- Sleep Study [ Time Frame: 9-12 months ]Assessment by polysomnography and maintenance of wakefulness test (MWT)
- Skeletal Muscle MRI of the lower extremities [ Time Frame: 9-12 months ]Three imaging scans will be acquired of the lower extremities: T1-weighted images, TIRM images and Dixon images.
Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA
All blood and urine will be processed and stored in Newcastle Biobank for Research of Neuromuscular Disorders (Newcastle and North Tyneside 1 -REF/08/H0906/28).
| Estimated Enrollment: | 400 |
| Actual Study Start Date: | August 2015 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date: | October 31, 2018 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date: | October 31, 2018 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Groups/Cohorts |
|---|
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Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 (DM1) patients
Natural History Study
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Detailed Description:
Myotonic Dystrophy type I (DM1) is the most common form of adult muscular dystrophy, affecting 1 in 8000 individuals. It is an autosomal dominant disorder with multisystemic involvement of multiple organs and tissues, namely brain, heart, endocrine system, eyes and both smooth and skeletal muscles. It results from the CTG expansion of an untranslated region 3' terminal of the DMPK gene which causes a disturbance of the RNA metabolism, in particular defective splicing of various pre-mRNAs such as the muscular chloride channel (causing myotonia), the insulin receptor (causing diabetes) and others. We will carry out an in-depth characterisation of 400 adult DM1 patients identified from local clinical populations across England and through the national DM Registry. Over a two year period we will take measurements 12 months apart to address specific symptoms that cause major quality of life impairment including muscle weakness, myotonia, excessive daytime sleepiness and cognitive impairment. DNA samples will be collected in order to determine the CTG repeat length and serum samples for biomarker identification. We will carry out muscle MRI and sleep studies in a subset of 50 patients. The implemented measures will capitalise on the efforts of previous cohort studies ensuring that all measures are comparable with existing datasets.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older (Adult, Senior) |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
| Sampling Method: | Probability Sample |
Study Population
Inclusion criteria will be limited to those over 18 years of age, with a genetic confirmation of DM1 who are able to provide informed consent. This unrestrictive approach will enable assessment of a true cross-section of the population, including those with congenital, childhood and adult onset. Two substudies will be open to a subset of patients, one assessing muscle through MRI and on focussing on sleep and fatigue. Additional restrictions may be in place to ensure the safety of the participants during these studies.
Informed consent will be obtained from all patients, including detailed patient information. Sharing and storage of data and samples will be discussed in this information and covered appropriately in the consent.
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Main Inclusion Criteria
- 18 years of age or over
- Genetic confirmation of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
- Able to consent and willing to participate throughout the duration of the study.
Additional Inclusion Criteria for MRI study:
- Aged between 18 and 55 years
- Ambulant or ambulant-assisted
Additional Inclusion Criteria for sleep study:
1. Aged between 18 and 55 years
Exclusion Criteria:
Main Exclusion Criteria
- Inability to give informed consent
- If the clinician presumes that the patient will not be able to perform any of the motor function tests involved (Six Minute Walk Test, 30 Seconds Sit and Stand Test, Timed 10-Meter Walk Test)
- Inability to perform the cardiac and pulmonary assessments
Additional Exclusion Criteria for MRI study:
1. Pacemaker, ICD or non-MRI-compatible prosthetic material.
Additional Exclusion Criteria for sleep study:
- ventilated patients
- patients medicated with stimulants, including Modafinil
- patients medicated with benzodiazepines or antidepressants
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02831504
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02831504
Contacts
| Contact: Nikoletta Nikolenko, M.D., Ph.D. | +447870517410 | Nikoletta.Nikolenko@newcastle.ac.uk |
Locations
| United Kingdom | |
| Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust | Recruiting |
| Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom, NE1 4LP | |
| Contact: Nikoletta Nikolenko, M.D., Ph.D. +447870517410 Nikoletta.Nikolenko@newcastle.ac.uk | |
| Principal Investigator: Hanns Lochmuller, MD, FAAN | |
| University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery | Recruiting |
| London, United Kingdom, WC1N 3BG | |
| Contact: Louise Speigel, RN BSc +442034488015 Louise.Speigel@uclh.nhs.uk | |
| Principal Investigator: Chris Turner, FRCP, PhD | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust
Investigators
| Principal Investigator: | Hanns Lochmuller, MD, FAAN | University of Newcastle Upon-Tyne |
| Principal Investigator: | Chris Turner, FRCP, PhD | National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery |
More Information
| Responsible Party: | Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT02831504 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: |
7491 |
| Study First Received: | March 22, 2016 |
| Last Updated: | March 29, 2017 |
| Individual Participant Data | |
| Plan to Share IPD: | Yes |
Keywords provided by Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust:
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Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 DM1 Muscular Dystrophy Neuromuscular Diseases |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Myotonic Dystrophy Muscular Dystrophies Muscular Disorders, Atrophic Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Myotonic Disorders |
Heredodegenerative Disorders, Nervous System Neurodegenerative Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neuromuscular Diseases Genetic Diseases, Inborn |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on June 28, 2017