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

NCT ID: NCT03255213

Last Updated: 2021-07-28

Study Results

Results pending

The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.

Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

5 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2018-03-21

Study Completion Date

2020-04-23

Brief Summary

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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 future research studies about LMT in LOPD.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Glycogen Storage Disease

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Late Onset Pompe Disease who have tongue weakness

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Lingual Muscle Training

Intervention Type OTHER

Lingual Muscle Training using the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (OIPI) device

Interventions

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Lingual Muscle Training

Lingual Muscle Training using the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (OIPI) device

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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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
Minimum Eligible Age

12 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Duke University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Jones Harrison, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Duke University

Locations

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Duke University Medical Center and affiliated practices

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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Pro00077344

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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