Estab Biomarkers and Clinical Endpoints in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (END-DM1)

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-70
SponsorVirginia Commonwealth University

About this trial

Building on previous work of the Myotonic Dystrophy Clinical Research Network (DMCRN), the present study seeks to overcome insufficient data on natural history; lack of reliable biomarkers; and incomplete characterization and limited biological understanding of the phenotypic heterogeneity of Myotonic Dystrophy 1 by examining strategies to improve the reliability by making further refinements in our sample collection and analysis procedures by developing strategies for managing patient heterogeneity going forward.

Funding Source- FDA OOPD

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age 18 to 70 (inclusive)

Competent to provide informed consent

Clinical diagnosis of DM1 based on research criteria1 or positive genetic test

Comment: The clinical research criteria require myotonia, muscle weakness in a characteristic distribution, and history of similar findings in a first degree relative. Genetic testing confirmed the diagnosis of DM1 in > 99% of individuals who satisfied these criteria.2

Disqualifiers

Symptomatic renal or liver disease, uncontrolled diabetes or thyroid disorder, or active malignancy other than skin cancer.

Current alcohol or substance abuse

Concurrent enrollment in clinical trial for DM1, or participation in trial within 6 months of entry.

Concurrent pregnancy or planned pregnancy during the course of the study.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

700 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial group

Sponsors and collaborators

Virginia Commonwealth University

Lead sponsor

University of Rochester

Collaborator

Stanford University

Collaborator

Ohio State University

Collaborator

University of Florida

Collaborator

University of Iowa

Collaborator

Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich

Collaborator

Fondazione Serena Onlus - Centro Clinico NeMO Milano

Collaborator

The Methodist Hospital Research Institute

Collaborator

Radboud University Medical Center

Collaborator

University College London Hospitals

Collaborator

University of California, Los Angeles

Collaborator