Status:

RECRUITING

Effects of Resistance Exercises in Hereditary Sensory-Motor Neuropathy (Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease)

Lead Sponsor:

Universidad de La Frontera

Conditions:

Polyneuropathy

Charcot Marie Tooth Disease (CMT)

Eligibility:

All Genders

15-29 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of an 8-week resistance exercise training program on skeletal muscle quality, functional capacity, and quality of life in young individuals ag...

Detailed Description

Introduction: Hereditary sensorimotor polyneuropathy (HSPN), also known as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), is the most prevalent group of hereditary neuromuscular disorders. It is characterized by ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Men or women between 15 and 29 years of age with a diagnosis of hereditary sensorimotor polyneuropathy (HSPN) in any of its subtypes, living in the community (for experimental group).
  • Healthy men or women between 15 and 29 years of age living in the community (for control group).
  • Having active ankle movement within a range from plantarflexion to at least 0° of ankle dorsiflexion, allowing for strength training.

Exclusion

  • Osteoarticular or mobility impairments that prevent safe performance of resistance exercise training (e.g., ankle arthrodesis).
  • Use of nutritional supplements that may affect skeletal muscle regulation (leucine, glutamine, casein, whey protein, fatty acids, creatine, among others).
  • Untreated and/or uncontrolled chronic diseases or intellectual disability.
  • History of surgery
  • Participation in a resistance exercise training program within the past 6 months.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 20 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 20 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

22 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07152197

Start Date

September 20 2025

End Date

September 20 2026

Last Update

September 23 2025

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Temuco, Chile

Temuco, La Araucanía, Chile, 4812790

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Universidad de La Frontera

Temuco, La Araucanía, Chile, 4812790