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.
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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…
Contacts

Tamkin Shahraki, MD

617-726-7506

tshahraki@mgh.harvard.edu

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