Status:

COMPLETED

Lingual Muscle Training in Late-Onset Pompe Disease (LOPD)

Lead Sponsor:

Duke University

Conditions:

Glycogen Storage Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

12+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study is being done to test the effects of Lingual Muscle Therapy (LMT) in patients with Late-Onset Pompe Disease (LOPD) who have tongue weakness. The results of this study will help design futur...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion criteria:
  • Age ≥ 12 years
  • Lingual weakness as measured by quantitative muscle testing (≤ 5% lower limit of normal for stratified age)
  • Confirmed diagnosis of LOPD
  • On enzyme replacement therapy for ≥ 26 weeks at pretest
  • Able to follow directions for study participation
  • Able to complete a home-based LMT regimen
  • Access to reliable internet connection
  • Access to use of electronic device that allows for FaceTime, Jabber, or WebEx use
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Neurodegenerative conditions (e.g. stroke, dementia) or other serious neurologic condition that would prevent meaningful study participation as determined at the discretion of the principle investigator
  • Any current or past history of seizures.
  • Head and neck cancer or radiation treatment to head/neck
  • Inability to tolerate IOPI device tongue bulb
  • Inability to give legally effective consent
  • Inability to read and understand English

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    March 21 2018

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    April 23 2020

    Estimated Enrollment :

    5 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT03255213

    Start Date

    March 21 2018

    End Date

    April 23 2020

    Last Update

    July 28 2021

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    Duke University Medical Center and affiliated practices

    Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27710