Actively Recruiting

Age: 6Years - 50Years
All Genders
ID05989620

Long-Term Development of Muscular Dystrophy Outcome Assessments (GRASP-01-005)

Led by Virginia Commonwealth University · Updated on 2025-11-18

1000

Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

30 weeks

Total Duration

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Sponsors

V

Virginia Commonwealth University

Lead Sponsor

M

Muscular Dystrophy Association

Collaborating Sponsor

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are conducting a 24-month observational study involving up to 1000 participants affected by Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD), Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 (DM2), and late onset Pompe disease (LOPD). These disorders share muscle weakness symptoms and affect mobility and other body systems. The study aims to extend previous research to better define key clinical outcome assessments for these rare muscular dystrophies to support future therapy development. Participants will be observed without receiving experimental treatments. The study focuses on evaluating various clinical outcome assessments, including the North Star Assessment for LGMD (NSAD), the 100 meter timed test, the Performance of the Upper Limb 2.0 (PUL 2.0), spirometry tests, and patient-reported outcome measures like the LGMD-HI questionnaire, PROMIS-57, and Domain Delta. These assessments will be tracked from the start to the end of the 24-month period. During the study, participants will undergo regular evaluations using the above assessments to measure muscle function and respiratory capability. Researchers will collect data through clinical tests and questionnaires to explore the usefulness of these tools in monitoring disease progression. The study will monitor participant safety and the quality of data over the full 24 months, aiming to enhance understanding of muscular dystrophy outcomes.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Long-Term Development of Muscular Dystrophy Outcome Assessments

Who Can Participate

Age: 6Years - 50Years
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Age between 6 and 50 years at enrollment
  • Clinically affected with weakness consistent with proximal muscle weakness
  • Genetic confirmation of LGMD, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, or late onset Pompe disease
  • Forced vital capacity (FVC) above 30% of predicted
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Any other illness that would interfere with safe testing or interpretation of results as judged by the site investigator
  • Participation in a clinical trial receiving an investigational product

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Your Study Journey

Screening

Duration - 2 to 4 weeks

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.

1 visit (in-person)

Long-term Monitoring

Duration - Up to 24 months

Participants are observed over time with clinical outcome assessments to understand muscular dystrophy progression.

Regular visits over 24 months to complete clinical and patient-reported outcome assessments

Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

1

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298

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Research Team

J

Jennifer Raymond

R

Ruby Langeslay

How is the study designed?

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

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N/A

Allocation

N/A

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N/A

Primary Purpose

N/A

Number of Arms

1

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