Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarkers of Myotonic Dystrophy
Recruiting
Observational Study
Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 88 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
Myotonic dystrophy is associated with central sleep apnea, excessive daytime sleepiness, diminished working memory, impaired visuospatial skills, and deficits in problem-solving skills.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless fluid that surrounds and protects the brain.
Changes in the composition of CSF can serve as early indicators of changes in brain activity and function. The purpose …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Subjects with DM1 based on genetic testing and/or clinical criteria (some subjects who have positive genetic testing may be asymptomatic, while other subjects who show characteristic clinical features may have declined to have genetic testing done).
* Unaffected subjects are u…
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