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Amino Acids and Exercise in FSHD
Led by University of Pavia · Updated on 2026-04-21
48
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
155 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study evaluates whether amino acid supplementation, combined with a structured diet and exercise program, improves body composition (increased muscle mass and reduced fat mass) and physical performance in individuals with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). The study also compares responses to the intervention between individuals with FSHD and healthy individuals matched for age and sex.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Amino Acids and Exercise in FSHD
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of FSHD confirmed by genetic testing
- Age between 18 and 50 years
- Clinical category A with characteristic facial and scapular muscle weakness
- Clinical score from 2 to 5
- Ability to walk at the time of enrollment
- No central or peripheral nervous system involvement
- No scoliosis, limb contractures, or tendon retractions
You will not qualify if you...
- Use of beta-blocker medications
- Psychological or psychiatric disorders
- Musculoskeletal injuries impairing exercise
- Recent medication changes or use of drugs affecting fatigue
- Participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Unable to understand the study purpose or provide informed consent
- Presence of other diseases interfering with measurements
- Legal guardianship or deprived of liberty
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Criams Sport Medicine Centre
Voghera, Pavia, Italy, 27058
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Research Team
G
giuseppe D'Antona, MD, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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