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Tume LN, Simons C, Latten L, Huang C, Comfort P, Compton V, Wagh A, Veale A, Valla FV. Association between protein intake and muscle wasting in critically ill children: A prospective cohort study. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2024; 48:615-623. [PMID: 38554130 DOI: 10.1002/jpen.2627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND Survival from pediatric critical illness in high-income countries is high, and the focus now must be on optimizing the recovery of survivors. Muscle mass wasting during critical illness is problematic, so identifying factors that may reduce this is important. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the relationship between quadricep muscle mass wasting (assessed by ultrasound), with protein and energy intake during and after pediatric critical illness. METHODS A prospective cohort study in a mixed cardiac and general pediatric intensive care unit in England, United Kingdom. Serial ultrasound measurements were undertaken at day 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10. RESULTS Thirty-four children (median age 6.65 [0.47-57.5] months) were included, and all showed a reduction in quadricep muscle thickness during critical care admission, with a mean muscle wasting of 7.75%. The 11 children followed-up had all recovered their baseline muscle thickness by 3 months after intensive care discharge. This muscle mass wasting was not related to protein (P = 0.53, ρ = 0.019) (95% CI: -0.011 to 0.049) or energy intake (P = 0.138, ρ = 0.375 95% CI: -0.144 to 0.732) by 72 h after admission, nor with severity of illness, highest C-reactive protein, or exposure to intravenous steroids. Children exposed to neuromuscular blocking drugs exhibited 7.2% (95% CI: -0.13% to 14.54%) worse muscle mass wasting, but this was not statistically significant (P = 0.063). CONCLUSION Our study did not find any association between protein or energy intake at 72 h and quadricep muscle mass wasting.
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- Lyvonne N Tume
- Faculty of Health, Special Care & Medicine, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
- Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Institute for Clinical and Applied Health Research and Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, UK
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- Directorate of Psychology and Sport, University of Salford, Salford, Greater Manchester, UK
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Patient and Public Engagement Expert, Carlisle, UK
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Decostre V, De Antonio M, Servais L, Hogrel JY. Relationship Between Hand Strength and Function in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Implications for Clinical Trials. J Neuromuscul Dis 2024; 11:777-790. [PMID: 38788084 PMCID: PMC11307056 DOI: 10.3233/jnd-230182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Background Measurement of muscle strength and motor function is recommended in clinical trials of neuromuscular diseases, but the loss of hand strength at which motor function is impacted is not documented. Objectives To establish the relationship between hand strength and function, and to determine the strength threshold that differentiates normal and abnormal hand function in individuals with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) or Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Methods Maximal handgrip and key pinch strength were measured with the MyoGrip and MyoPinch dynamometers, respectively. Hand function was assessed using the MoviPlate, the Motor Function Measure items for distal upper limb (MFM-D3-UL) and the Cochin Hand Function Scale (CHFS). Results Data from 168 participants (91 DMD and 77 SMA, age 6-31 years) were analyzed. Relationships between strength and function were significant (P < 0.001). Hand function was generally preserved when strength was above the strength threshold determined by Receiver-Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis: For MFM-D3-UL, the calculated handgrip strength thresholds were 41 and 13% of the predicted strength for a healthy subject (% pred) and the key pinch strength thresholds were 42 and 26% pred for DMD and SMA, respectively. For the MoviPlate, handgrip strength thresholds were 11 and 8% pred and key pinch strength thresholds were 21 and 11% pred for DMD and SMA, respectively. For participants with sub-threshold strength, hand function scores decreased with decreasing strength. At equal % pred strength, individuals with SMA had better functional scores than those with DMD. Conclusions Hand function is strength-dependent for most motor tasks. It declines only when strength falls below a disease-specific threshold. Therefore, therapies capable of maintaining strength above this threshold should preserve hand function.
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- Institut de Myologie, GH Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
- Present address: Direction de la Recherche Clinique et de l’Innovation, Centre hospitalier universitaire de Clermont-Ferrand, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Institut de Myologie, GH Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
- Present address: Department of Paediatrics, MDUK Oxford Neuromuscular Centre & NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Present address: Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child Neurology, Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires, University Hospital Liège and University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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Cho J, Lee J, Kim J, Lee H, Kim MJ, Lee YJ, Yum MS, Byun JH, Lee CG, Lee YM, Lee J, Chae JH. Nusinersen demonstrates effectiveness in treating spinal muscular atrophy: findings from a three-year nationwide study in Korea. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1294028. [PMID: 38192577 PMCID: PMC10773909 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1294028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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Introduction Nusinersen is the first drug approved for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) treatment. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of nusinersen, assess the therapeutic effects based on the treatment initiation timing and baseline motor function, and explore the perception of functional improvement from either parents or patients, utilizing 3-year nationwide follow-up data in South Korea. Methods We enrolled patients with SMA who were treated with nusinersen under the National Health Insurance coverage, with complete motor score records available and a minimum treatment duration of 6 months. To evaluate the motor function of patients, the Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination-2 (HINE-2) was used for type 1 and the Expanded Hammersmith Functional Motor Scale (HFMSE) was used for types 2 and 3 patients. A significant improvement was defined as a HINE-2 score gain ≥5 for patients with type 1 and an HFMSE score ≥ 3 for patients with types 2 and 3 SMA. Effects of treatment timing were assessed. Patients with type 2 were further categorized based on baseline motor scores for outcome analysis. We also analyzed a second dataset from five tertiary hospitals with the information on parents/patients-reported impressions of improvement. Results The study comprised 137 patients, with 21, 103, and 13 patients representing type 1, 2, and 3 SMA, respectively. At the 3-year follow-up, the analysis encompassed 7 patients with type 1, 12 patients with type 2, and none with type 3. Nearly half of all enrolled patients across SMA types (42.8, 59.2 and 46.2%, respectively) reached the 2-year follow-up for analysis. Patients with type 1 SMA exhibited gradual motor function improvement over 1-, 2-, and 3-year follow-ups (16, 9, and 7 patients, respectively). Patients with type 2 SMA demonstrated improvement over 1-, 2-, and 3-year follow-ups (96, 61 and 12 patients, respectively). Early treatment from symptom onset resulted in better outcomes for patients with type 1 and 2 SMA. In the second dataset, 90.7% of 108 patients reported subjective improvement at the 1-year follow-up. Conclusion Nusinersen treatment for types 1-3 SMA is safe and effective in long-term follow-up. Early treatment initiation was a significant factor affecting long-term motor outcome.
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- Jaeso Cho
- Department of Genomic Medicine, Seoul National University Children’s Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service (HIRA), HIRA Research Institute, Wonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Kyungpook, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service (HIRA), HIRA Research Institute, Wonju, Republic of Korea
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- Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service (HIRA), HIRA Research Institute, Wonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Genomic Medicine, Seoul National University Children’s Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Ortiz-Corredor F, Sandoval-Salcedo A, Castellar-Leones S, Soto-Pena D, Ruíz-Ospina E, Suarez-Obando F. Trajectories of motor function in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: A longitudinal study on a Colombian population. Eur J Paediatr Neurol 2023; 47:105-109. [PMID: 37856935 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpn.2023.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is characterized by an initial increase in motor function followed by a plateau phase and then entering a phase of steady decline. However, motor evolution of DMD have not been evaluated in developing countries. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the trajectory of motor function in a sample of Colombian children with DMD. We included 119 children with DMD aged 4.8-19.3 years (mean follow-up = 1.7 years). A linear mixed model was used with age as the time scale and adjusted for covariates using a stepwise regression. Participants showed a progressive decline in motor skills from the age of 5 years with a decrease in speed around the age of 11 years (p < 0.001). After age 11, the decline in motor function was observed to continue until age 20 but at a slower rate (βAge = -9.64. and βAge2 = 0.18, p < 0.001 for both). Educational inclusion, glucocorticoid treatment and the number of mutated exons were shown to be associated with the motor performance. These findings may indicate that the evolution of DMD maintains similar patterns between high income countries and the Colombian population. They allow us to adapt and develop treatments that impact the population with DMD in Colombia, based in international evidence.
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- Fernando Ortiz-Corredor
- Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Facultad de Medicina, Sede Bogotá, Colombia; Instituto de Ortopedia Infantil Roosevelt, Bogotá, Colombia.
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- Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Facultad de Medicina, Sede Bogotá, Colombia; Instituto de Ortopedia Infantil Roosevelt, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Facultad de Medicina, Sede Bogotá, Colombia; Instituto de Ortopedia Infantil Roosevelt, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Facultad de Medicina, Sede Bogotá, Colombia; Instituto de Ortopedia Infantil Roosevelt, Bogotá, Colombia; Instituto de Genética Humana, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia
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Vlazna D, Krkoska P, Sladeckova M, Parmova O, Barusova T, Hrabcova K, Vohanka S, Matulova K, Adamova B. Trunk muscle dysfunction in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 2 and its contribution to chronic low back pain. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1258342. [PMID: 37954643 PMCID: PMC10637363 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1258342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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Introduction Myotonic dystrophy type 2 (MD2) presents with a varied manifestation. Even though the myopathy in these patients is more widespread, axial musculature involvement is one of the most prominent conditions. MD2 patients also often report chronic low back pain (CLBP). The purpose of this study was to evaluate trunk muscle function, including respiratory muscles, in patients with MD2 and to compare it with healthy controls, to determine the occurrence of CLBP in patients with MD2, and to assess whether trunk muscle dysfunction increases the risk of CLBP in these patients. Methods We enrolled 40 MD2 patients (age range 23 to 76 years, 26 women). A comprehensive battery of tests was used to evaluate trunk muscle function. The tests consisted of quantitative muscle strength testing of low back extensor muscles and respiratory muscles and the assessment of trunk muscle endurance. A neurological evaluation contained procedures assessing the distribution of muscle weakness, myotonia, and pain, and used questionnaires focused on these items and on disability, depression, and physical activity. Results The results of this study suggest that patients with MD2 show significant dysfunction of the trunk muscles, including the respiratory muscles, expressed by decreased muscle strength and endurance. The prevalence of CLBP in patients with MD2 was 52.5%. Based on our analysis, the only independent significant risk factor for CLBP in these patients was maximal isometric lower back extensor strength in a prone position ≤ 15.8 kg (OR = 37.3). Other possible risk factors were severity of myotonia and reduced physical activity. Conclusion Outcomes of this study highlighted the presence of axial muscle dysfunction, respiratory muscle weakness, and frequent occurrence of CLBP together with its risk factors in patients with MD2. We believe that the findings of this study may help in management and prevention programs for patients with MD2.
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- Daniela Vlazna
- Department of Neurology, Center for Neuromuscular Diseases (Associated National Center in the European Reference Network ERN EURO-NMD), University Hospital Brno, Brno, Czechia
- Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia
- Department of Rehabilitation, University Hospital Brno, Brno, Czechia
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- Department of Neurology, Center for Neuromuscular Diseases (Associated National Center in the European Reference Network ERN EURO-NMD), University Hospital Brno, Brno, Czechia
- Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia
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- Department of Neurology, Center for Neuromuscular Diseases (Associated National Center in the European Reference Network ERN EURO-NMD), University Hospital Brno, Brno, Czechia
- Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia
- Department of Rehabilitation, University Hospital Brno, Brno, Czechia
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia
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- Department of Neurology, Center for Neuromuscular Diseases (Associated National Center in the European Reference Network ERN EURO-NMD), University Hospital Brno, Brno, Czechia
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- Department of Neurology, Center for Neuromuscular Diseases (Associated National Center in the European Reference Network ERN EURO-NMD), University Hospital Brno, Brno, Czechia
- Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia
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- Department of Neurology, Center for Neuromuscular Diseases (Associated National Center in the European Reference Network ERN EURO-NMD), University Hospital Brno, Brno, Czechia
- Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia
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Magot A, Wahbi K, Leturcq F, Jaffre S, Péréon Y, Sole G. Diagnosis and management of Becker muscular dystrophy: the French guidelines. J Neurol 2023; 270:4763-4781. [PMID: 37422773 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-023-11837-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is one of the most frequent among neuromuscular diseases, affecting approximately 1 in 18,000 male births. It is linked to a genetic mutation on the X chromosome. In contrast to Duchenne muscular dystrophy, for which improved care and management have changed the prognosis and life expectancy of patients, few guidelines have been published for management of BMD. Many clinicians are inexperienced in managing the complications of this disease. In France, a committee of experts from a wide range of disciplines met in 2019 to establish recommendations, with the goal of improving care of patients with BMD. Here, we present the tools to provide diagnosis of BMD as quickly as possible and for differential diagnoses. Then, we describe the multidisciplinary approach essential for optimum management of BMD. We give recommendations for the initial assessment and follow-up of the neurological, respiratory, cardiac, and orthopedic consequences of males who present with BMD. Finally, we describe the optimal therapeutic management of these complications. We also provide guidance on cardiac management for female carriers.
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- Armelle Magot
- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires AOC, Laboratoire d'Explorations Fonctionnelles, FILNEMUS, Hôtel-Dieu, CHU de Nantes, Nantes, France.
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires Paris Est, AP-HP, Hopital Pitie salpêtrière, Institut de myologie, Cardiovascular Research Center, Inserm Unit 970, Paris, France
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- Service de Médecine Génomique des Maladies de Système et d'Organe, APHP, Université de Paris, Hopital Cochin, Paris, France
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- Service de Pneumologie, L'institut du thorax, Hôpital G et R Laennec, CHU de Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires AOC, Laboratoire d'Explorations Fonctionnelles, FILNEMUS, Euro-NMD, Hôtel-Dieu, CHU de Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires AOC, FILNEMUS, Hôpital Pellegrin, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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Corti M, Byrne BJ, Gessler DJ, Thompson G, Norman S, Lammers J, Coleman KE, Liberati C, Elder ME, Escolar ML, Tuna IS, Mesaros C, Kleiner GI, Barbouth DS, Gray-Edwards HL, Clement N, Cleaver BD, Gao G. Adeno-associated virus-mediated gene therapy in a patient with Canavan disease using dual routes of administration and immune modulation. Mol Ther Methods Clin Dev 2023; 30:303-314. [PMID: 37601414 PMCID: PMC10432950 DOI: 10.1016/j.omtm.2023.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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Gene replacement therapy is a rational therapeutic strategy and clinical intervention for neurodegenerative disorders like Canavan disease, a leukodystrophy caused by biallelic mutations in the aspartoacylase (ASPA) gene. We aimed to investigate whether simultaneous intravenous (i.v.) and intracerebroventricular (i.c.v.) administration of rAAV9-CB6-ASPA provides a safe and effective therapeutic strategy in an open-label, individual-patient, expanded-access trial for Canavan disease. Immunomodulation was given prophylactically prior to adeno-associated virus (AAV) treatment to prevent an immune response to ASPA or the vector capsid. The patient served as his own control, and change from baseline was assessed by clinical pathology tests, vector genomes in the blood, antibodies against ASPA and AAV capsids, levels of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) N-acetylaspartate (NAA), brain water content and morphology, clinical status, and motor function tests. Two years post treatment, the patient's white matter myelination had increased, motor function was improved, and he remained free of typical severe epilepsy. NAA level was reduced at 3 months and remained stable up to 4 years post treatment. Immunomodulation prior to AAV exposure enables repeat dosing and has prevented an anti-transgene immune response. Dual-route administration of gene therapy may improve treatment outcomes.
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- Manuela Corti
- Powell Gene Therapy Center, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Powell Gene Therapy Center, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Horae Gene Therapy Center, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Powell Gene Therapy Center, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Powell Gene Therapy Center, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Powell Gene Therapy Center, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Powell Gene Therapy Center, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Powell Gene Therapy Center, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
- University of Florida Health Shands Children’s Hospital, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Penn Medicine/Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Center of Excellence in Friedreich’s Ataxia, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology, Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
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- Division of Clinical and Translational Genetics, Department of Human Genetics, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
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- Horae Gene Therapy Center, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
- Department of Radiology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Powell Gene Therapy Center, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Powell Gene Therapy Center, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Horae Gene Therapy Center, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
- Li Weibo Institute for Rare Diseases Research, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
- Department of Microbiology and Physiological Systems, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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Brassier A, Pichard S, Schiff M, Bouchereau J, Bérat CM, Caillaud C, Pion A, Khraiche D, Fauroux B, Oualha M, Barnerias C, Desguerre I, Hully M, Maquet M, Deladrière E, de Lonlay P, Gitiaux C. Motor outcomes in patients with infantile and juvenile Pompe disease: Lessons from neurophysiological findings. Mol Genet Metab 2023; 139:107650. [PMID: 37454519 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymgme.2023.107650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
Abstract
In Infantile Onset Pompe Disease (IOPD), enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) may improve survival, cardiac function, and motor development. However, even with early enzyme replacement therapy, some patients experienced poor response to ERT and abnormal motor milestones that could be due to motor neuron involvement. In this long-term retrospective study, we analyzed concomitant clinical motor outcomes and electroneuromyography (ENMG) findings in patients with IOPD and Juvenile Onset Pompe Disease (JOPD). Twenty-nine pediatric patients were included and 20 surviving were analyzed for neuromotor studies: 12 had IOPD (group 1), 4 had JOPD (group 2) and 4 (group 3) received ERT in the first month of age. Motor nerve conduction studies were mostly normal. Needle EMG performed at diagnosis always indicated the existence of myopathy that responded to ERT. Two IOPD patients (group 1) presenting with mixed motor neuropathy and myopathy displayed a poor outcome and never walked. Two patients became non-walkers (one IOPD patient and one patient of group 3) at respectively 9 and 3 years of age. One JOPD patient is about to lose walking ability. This motor deterioration was associated with the development of a motor neuropathy. Patients older than 10 years of age develop a motor neuropathy. Initial or secondary motor neuron involvement seems to be associated with a poor motor outcome showing that ERT may fail to prevent the accumulation of glycogen in motor neuron. Neurophysiological findings are important to assess severity of motor neuron damage in all Pompe pediatric patients and should be systematically performed.
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- Anaïs Brassier
- Reference Center for Inherited Metabolic Diseases, Necker-Enfants-Malades University Hospital, APHP, Imagine Institute, G2M, MetabERN, Paris, France.
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- Reference Center for Inherited Metabolic Diseases, Necker-Enfants-Malades University Hospital, APHP, Imagine Institute, G2M, MetabERN, Paris, France
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- Reference Center for Inherited Metabolic Diseases, Necker-Enfants-Malades University Hospital, APHP, Imagine Institute, G2M, MetabERN, Paris, France; INSERM UMRS_1163, Imagine Institute, Paris, France
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- Reference Center for Inherited Metabolic Diseases, Necker-Enfants-Malades University Hospital, APHP, Imagine Institute, G2M, MetabERN, Paris, France
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- Reference Center for Inherited Metabolic Diseases, Necker-Enfants-Malades University Hospital, APHP, Imagine Institute, G2M, MetabERN, Paris, France
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- Biochemistry Unit, Biology Department, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Necker-Enfants-Malades University Hospital, Paris, France; Université Paris Cité, INSERM UMR-S1151, CNRS UMR-S8253, Institut Necker Enfants Malades, F-75015 Paris, France
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- Reference Center for Inherited Metabolic Diseases, Necker-Enfants-Malades University Hospital, APHP, Imagine Institute, G2M, MetabERN, Paris, France
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- Department of Pediatric cardiology, Necker-Enfants malades Hospital, University of Paris, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Pediatric Noninvasive Ventilation and Sleep Unit, Necker University Hospital, Paris, Paris Descartes University, Paris, Research Unit INSERM U 955, Team 13, Creteil, France
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Necker-Enfants-Malades University Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Paris, France
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- Reference Center for neuromuscular diseases, Necker-Enfants-Malades University Hospital, APHP, FILNEMUS, Paris, France
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- Reference Center for neuromuscular diseases, Necker-Enfants-Malades University Hospital, APHP, FILNEMUS, Paris, France
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- Department of Pediatric Rehabilitation, Necker-Enfants malades Hospital, University of Paris, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Department of Pediatric Rehabilitation, Necker-Enfants malades Hospital, University of Paris, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Department of Pediatric Rehabilitation, Necker-Enfants malades Hospital, University of Paris, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Reference Center for Inherited Metabolic Diseases, Necker-Enfants-Malades University Hospital, APHP, Imagine Institute, G2M, MetabERN, Paris, France; INSERM U1151, Institut Necker Enfants-Malades (INEM), Paris, France
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- Reference Center for neuromuscular diseases, Necker-Enfants-Malades University Hospital, APHP, FILNEMUS, Paris, France; Department of Pediatric Neurophysiology, Necker-Enfants malades Hospital, University of Paris, AP-HP, Paris, France
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Oskoui M, Day JW, Deconinck N, Mazzone ES, Nascimento A, Saito K, Vuillerot C, Baranello G, Goemans N, Kirschner J, Kostera-Pruszczyk A, Servais L, Papp G, Gorni K, Kletzl H, Martin C, McIver T, Scalco RS, Staunton H, Yeung WY, Fontoura P, Mercuri E. Two-year efficacy and safety of risdiplam in patients with type 2 or non-ambulant type 3 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). J Neurol 2023; 270:2531-2546. [PMID: 36735057 PMCID: PMC9897618 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-023-11560-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Risdiplam is an oral, survival of motor neuron 2 (SMN2) pre-mRNA splicing modifier approved for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). SUNFISH (NCT02908685) Part 2, a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, investigated the efficacy and safety of risdiplam in type 2 and non‑ambulant type 3 SMA. The primary endpoint was met: a significantly greater change from baseline in 32-item Motor Function Measure (MFM32) total score was observed with risdiplam compared with placebo at month 12. After 12 months, all participants received risdiplam while preserving initial treatment blinding. We report 24-month efficacy and safety results in this population. Month 24 exploratory endpoints included change from baseline in MFM32 and safety. MFM‑derived results were compared with an external comparator. At month 24 of risdiplam treatment, 32% of patients demonstrated improvement (a change of ≥ 3) from baseline in MFM32 total score; 58% showed stabilization (a change of ≥ 0). Compared with an external comparator, a treatment difference of 3.12 (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.67-4.57) in favor of risdiplam was observed in MFM-derived scores. Overall, gains in motor function at month 12 were maintained or improved upon at month 24. In patients initially receiving placebo, MFM32 remained stable compared with baseline (0.31 [95% CI - 0.65 to 1.28]) after 12 months of risdiplam; 16% of patients improved their score and 59% exhibited stabilization. The safety profile after 24 months was consistent with that observed after 12 months. Risdiplam over 24 months resulted in further improvement or stabilization in motor function, confirming the benefit of longer-term treatment.
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- Maryam Oskoui
- Departments of Pediatrics and Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
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- Department of Neurology, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Neuromuscular Reference Center, UZ Gent, Ghent, Belgium
- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires et Service de Neurologie Pédiatrique, Queen Fabiola Children's University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, ULB, Brussels, Belgium
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- Pediatric Neurology Institute, Catholic University and Nemo Pediatrico, Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Neuromuscular Unit, Neuropaediatrics Department, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, Fundacion Sant Joan de Deu, CIBERER-ISC III, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institute of Medical Genetics, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU-Lyon, Lyon, France
- Neuromyogen Institute, CNRS UMR 5310-INSERM U1217, Université de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- The Dubowitz Neuromuscular Centre, NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London and Great Ormond Street Hospital Trust, London, UK
- Developmental Neurology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
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- Neuromuscular Reference Centre, Department of Paediatrics and Child Neurology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Neuropediatrics and Muscle Disorders, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- I-Motion-Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris, France
- MDUK Oxford Neuromuscular Centre, Department of Paediatrics, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- Division of Child Neurology, Centre de Références des Maladies Neuromusculaires, University Hospital Liège and University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Pharma Development, Safety, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Basel, Switzerland
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- PDMA Neuroscience and Rare Disease, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Basel, Switzerland
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- Roche Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development, Roche Innovation Center Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Pharma Development Neurology, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Basel, Switzerland
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- PDMA Neuroscience and Rare Disease, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Basel, Switzerland
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- Pediatric Neurology Institute, Catholic University and Nemo Pediatrico, Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Bouman K, Groothuis JT, Doorduin J, van Alfen N, Udink ten Cate FE, van den Heuvel FM, Nijveldt R, Kamsteeg EJ, Dittrich AT, Draaisma JM, Janssen MC, van Engelen BG, Erasmus CE, Voermans NC. SELENON-Related Myopathy Across the Life Span, a Cross-Sectional Study for Preparing Trial Readiness. J Neuromuscul Dis 2023; 10:1055-1074. [PMID: 37807786 PMCID: PMC10657684 DOI: 10.3233/jnd-221673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND SELENON(SEPN1)-related myopathy (SELENON-RM) is a rare congenital neuromuscular disease characterized by proximal and axial muscle weakness, spinal rigidity, scoliosis and respiratory impairment. No curative treatment options exist, but promising preclinical studies are ongoing. Currently, natural history data are lacking, while selection of appropriate clinical and functional outcome measures is needed to reach trial readiness. OBJECTIVE We aim to identify all Dutch and Dutch-speaking Belgian SELENON-RM patients, deep clinical phenotyping, trial readiness and optimization of clinical care. METHODS This cross-sectional, single-center, observational study comprised neurological examination, functional measurements including Motor Function Measurement 20/32 (MFM-20/32) and accelerometry, questionnaires, muscle ultrasound, respiratory function tests, electro- and echocardiography, and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. RESULTS Eleven patients with genetically confirmed SELENON-RM were included (20±13 (3-42) years, 73% male). Axial and proximal muscle weakness were most pronounced. The mean MFM-20/32 score was 71.2±15.1%, with domain 1 (standing and transfers) being most severely affected. Accelerometry showed a strong correlation with MFM-20/32. Questionnaires revealed impaired quality of life, pain and problematic fatigue. Muscle ultrasound showed symmetrically increased echogenicity in all muscles. Respiratory function, and particularly diaphragm function, was impaired in all patients, irrespective of the age. Cardiac assessment showed normal left ventricular systolic function in all patients but abnormal left ventricular global longitudinal strain in 43% of patients and QRS fragmentation in 80%. Further, 80% of patients showed decreased bone mineral density on dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scan and 55% of patients retrospectively experienced fragility long bone fractures. CONCLUSIONS We recommend cardiorespiratory follow-up as a part of routine clinical care in all patients. Furthermore, we advise vitamin D supplementation and optimization of calcium intake to improve bone quality. We recommend management interventions to reduce pain and fatigue. For future clinical trials, we propose MFM-20/32, accelerometry and muscle ultrasound to capture disease severity and possibly disease progression.
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- Karlijn Bouman
- Department of Neurology, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Amalia Children’s Hospital, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric cardiology, Amalia Children’s Hospital, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Genetics, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Amalia Children’s Hospital, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Amalia Children’s Hospital, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Amalia Children’s Hospital, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Scoring People With Spinal Muscular Atrophy on the Motor Function Measure Using the Microsoft Kinect. Pediatr Phys Ther 2023; 35:36-41. [PMID: 36288197 DOI: 10.1097/pep.0000000000000968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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PURPOSE Assess the ability of the Kinect to capture movement and posture of people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) during completion of 14 items of the Motor Function Measure, a validated functional rating scale for people with neuromuscular diseases. METHODS Multicenter feasibility study in which Motor Function Measure items were scored as usual by the participant's therapist during the completion (Score-T) while another therapist scored items based only on the visualization of digital data collected using the Kinect (Score-D). Agreement and disagreement were investigated. RESULTS Twenty people with SMA type 2 or 3 were participants; 142 items were recorded and analyzed. There was 31.7% agreement between Score-T and Score-D for participants with SMA type 2, and 76.2% for those with SMA type 3. CONCLUSIONS The results prevent us from considering the use of Kinect capture to deduce an automated scoring, but this device may be of interest to highlight potential compensations.
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Use of MFM-20 to monitor SMA types 1 and 2 patients treated with nusinersen. Neurol Sci 2023; 44:329-337. [PMID: 36175810 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-022-06403-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate sensitivity to change and discriminant validity of the 20-item Motor Function Measure (MFM-20) in 2-7-year-old patients with spinal muscular atrophy types 1 (SMA1) or 2 (SMA2) treated with nusinersen. METHODS Children aged 2 to 7 years old with SMA1 or SMA2 treated with nusinersen were assessed at least three times using the MFM-20 over an average follow-up time of 17 months. Evolution of 4-month-standardized MFM-20 scores was calculated for each MFM-20 domain (D1 standing and transfers, D2 axial and proximal, D3 distal) and for the total score (TS). RESULTS Included in the study were 22 SMA1 subjects and 19 SMA2 subjects. Baseline MFM scores were significantly lower in patients with SMA1 than SMA2 (TS 29.5% vs. 48.3%, D1 4.5% vs. 10.6%, D2 43.6% vs. 72.6%, D3 51.2% vs. 75.0%). When considering the mean change during nusinersen treatment, standardized over a 4-month period, TS was improved for both SMA1 (+ 4.1%, SRM 1.5) and SMA2 (+ 2.8%, SRM 0.89) patients. For SMA1 patients, considerable changes were observed in D2 (+ 6.2%, SRM 0.89) and D3 (+ 6.0%, SRM 0.72), whereas the change in D1 was small (+ 0.5%, SRM 0.44). In SMA2 2 subjects, D3 was improved to a larger extent (+ 4.2%, SRM 0.53) than D1 (+ 1.8% SRM 0.63) or D2 (+ 3.2%, SRM 0.69). CONCLUSION Our results validate use of MFM-20 to monitor function of young SMA1 and SMA2 subjects treated with nusinersen. Significant motor function improvements following treatment were observed in both SMA1 and SMA2 patients.
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Ribault S, Rippert P, Jain M, Le Goff L, Genod DV, Barriere A, Berruyer A, Garde C, Tinat M, Pons C, Vuillerot C. Psychometric Characteristics of the Motor Function Measure in Neuromuscular Diseases: A Systematic Review1. J Neuromuscul Dis 2023; 10:301-314. [PMID: 37125561 PMCID: PMC10408216 DOI: 10.3233/jnd-230001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Recent pharmaceutical breakthroughs in neuromuscular diseases may considerably change the prognosis and natural history these diseases. The ability to measure clinically relevant outcomes such as motor function is critical for the assessment of therapeutics and the follow up of individuals. The Motor Function Measure (MFM) is a quantitative scale designed to measure motor function in adult and children with neuromuscular disease (NMD). OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to assess the quality and level of evidence of the MFM's published measurement properties by completing a systematic review of the validation and responsiveness studies of the MFM20 (a 20-item version of MFM adapted for children 2 to 6 years of age) and the MFM32 (the original 32 item version), in all NMDs and in specific diseases. METHODS A search for MFM responsiveness and MFM validation studies was completed in February 2023 in EMBASE, MEDLINE, SCOPUS and Web of Science databases. The PRISMA guidelines and the COSMIN manual for systematic reviews were followed for databases searches, articles screening and selection, study quality and measurement properties evaluation. RESULTS 49 studies were included in analysis. In studies including individuals with all NMDs, MFM's internal consistency, reliability, convergent validity, construct validity and responsiveness were rated as sufficient with a high quality of evidence. Structural validity was rated sufficient with a moderate quality of evidence In SMA in particular, MFM's reliability, internal consistency, convergent validity, discriminant validity and responsiveness are sufficient with a high quality of evidence. More studies would be required to assess specific measurement properties in different diseases. MFM32's minimal clinically relevant difference has been defined between 2 and 6%. CONCLUSION MFM's structural validity, internal consistency, reliability, construct validity, convergent validity and responsiveness have been verified with moderate to high level of evidence.
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- Shams Ribault
- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant, Service de médecine physique et réadaptation pédiatrique, Bron cedex F-69677
- Pathophysiology and Genetics of Neuron and Muscle, CNRS UMR 5261, INSERM U1315, Université Lyon1, Faculté de Médecine Lyon Est, Lyon, France
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant, Service de médecine physique et réadaptation pédiatrique, Bron cedex F-69677
- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Pôle Santé Publique, Service Recherche et Epidémiologie Clinique, Lyon F-69003
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Department, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, US
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant, Service de médecine physique et réadaptation pédiatrique, Bron cedex F-69677
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant, Service de médecine physique et réadaptation pédiatrique, Bron cedex F-69677
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant, Service de médecine physique et réadaptation pédiatrique, Bron cedex F-69677
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant, Service de médecine physique et réadaptation pédiatrique, Bron cedex F-69677
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant, Service de médecine physique et réadaptation pédiatrique, Bron cedex F-69677
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant, Service de médecine physique et réadaptation pédiatrique, Bron cedex F-69677
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- SSR pédiatrique, fondation Ildys, rue Alain-Colas, 29200 Brest, France; Service de médecine physique et de réadaptation, CHRU de Brest, Brest, France; Laboratoire de traitement de l’information médicale (LaTIM), inserm U1101, université Bretagne Occidentale, France
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant, Service de médecine physique et réadaptation pédiatrique, Bron cedex F-69677
- Pathophysiology and Genetics of Neuron and Muscle, CNRS UMR 5261, INSERM U1315, Université Lyon1, Faculté de Médecine Lyon Est, Lyon, France
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Huang M, Chen T, Wang Y, Zhou C, Cao J, Lu X. Responsiveness and Minimal Clinically Important Difference of the Chinese Version of the Motor Function Measure-32 in Children and Adolescents with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Dev Neurorehabil 2022; 25:370-377. [PMID: 34964685 DOI: 10.1080/17518423.2021.2020352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to examine the responsiveness and minimal clinically important difference of the Motor Function Measure 32-Chinese version (MFM 32-CN) in children and adolescents with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). METHODS This observational, prospective cohort study assessed changes in motor function over 12 months using the MFM 32-CN in 108 pediatric patients with DMD. RESULTS Moderate to high internal responsiveness was found for MFM total, D1, and D2 scores (SRM = 0.46-0.83). Sufficient external responsiveness was observed in all MFM scores, as determined by a good correlation with the Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) ratings (r = 0.54-0.72, p < .01). The estimated MCID values derived from different anchor-based methods ranged from 4.7 to 6.0, with a median of 5.0 points (%). CONCLUSION The MFM 32-CN demonstrates sufficient internal and external responsiveness as a measure of motor function in children and adolescents with DMD. The present study established the MCID of MFM-32 in pediatric patients with DMD.
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- Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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Wu JW, Pepler L, Maturi B, Afonso ACF, Sarmiento J, Haldenby R. Systematic Review of Motor Function Scales and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2022; 101:590-608. [PMID: 34483260 DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000001869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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ABSTRACT Spinal muscular atrophy is a heterogeneous disease that results in loss of motor function. In an evolving treatment landscape, establishing the suitability and limitations of existing motor function scales and patient-reported outcomes used to monitor patients with this disease is important. A systematic review was conducted to examine utility of motor function scales and patient-reported outcomes in evaluating patients with spinal muscular atrophy. Published literature was reviewed up to June 2021 with no start date restriction. Of the reports screened, 122 were deemed appropriate for inclusion and are discussed in this review (including 24 validation studies for motor function scales or patient-reported outcomes). Fifteen motor function scales and patient-reported outcomes were identified to be commonly used (≥5 studies), of which 11 had available validation assessments. Each instrument has its strengths and limitations. It is imperative that the patient population (e.g., age, mobility), goals of treatment, and outcomes or endpoints of interest be considered when selecting the appropriate motor function scales and patient-reported outcomes for clinical studies.
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- Jennifer W Wu
- From the Hoffmann-La Roche Limited, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (JWW, LP, BM, RH); and Synapse Medical Communications, Inc, Oakville, Ontario, Canada (ACFA, JS)
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Ghasemi M, Emerson CP, Hayward LJ. Outcome Measures in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy Clinical Trials. Cells 2022; 11:cells11040687. [PMID: 35203336 PMCID: PMC8870318 DOI: 10.3390/cells11040687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is a debilitating muscular dystrophy with a variable age of onset, severity, and progression. While there is still no cure for this disease, progress towards FSHD therapies has accelerated since the underlying mechanism of epigenetic derepression of the double homeobox 4 (DUX4) gene leading to skeletal muscle toxicity was identified. This has facilitated the rapid development of novel therapies to target DUX4 expression and downstream dysregulation that cause muscle degeneration. These discoveries and pre-clinical translational studies have opened new avenues for therapies that await evaluation in clinical trials. As the field anticipates more FSHD trials, the need has grown for more reliable and quantifiable outcome measures of muscle function, both for early phase and phase II and III trials. Advanced tools that facilitate longitudinal clinical assessment will greatly improve the potential of trials to identify therapeutics that successfully ameliorate disease progression or permit muscle functional recovery. Here, we discuss current and emerging FSHD outcome measures and the challenges that investigators may experience in applying such measures to FSHD clinical trial design and implementation.
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- Mehdi Ghasemi
- Department of Neurology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA; (C.P.E.J.); (L.J.H.)
- Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Program, Department of Neurology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
- Correspondence: ; Fax: +1-508-856-4485
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- Department of Neurology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA; (C.P.E.J.); (L.J.H.)
- Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Program, Department of Neurology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA; (C.P.E.J.); (L.J.H.)
- Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Program, Department of Neurology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
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Dowling JJ, Müller-Felber W, Smith BK, Bönnemann CG, Kuntz NL, Muntoni F, Servais L, Alfano LN, Beggs AH, Bilder DA, Blaschek A, Duong T, Graham RJ, Jain M, Lawlor MW, Lee J, Coats J, Lilien C, Lowes LP, MacBean V, Neuhaus S, Noursalehi M, Pitts T, Finlay C, Christensen S, Rafferty G, Seferian AM, Tsuchiya E, James ES, Miller W, Sepulveda B, Vila MC, Prasad S, Rico S, Shieh PB. INCEPTUS Natural History, Run-in Study for Gene Replacement Clinical Trial in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy. J Neuromuscul Dis 2022; 9:503-516. [PMID: 35694931 PMCID: PMC9398079 DOI: 10.3233/jnd-210781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND X-linked myotubular myopathy (XLMTM) is a life-threatening congenital myopathy that, in most cases, is characterized by profound muscle weakness, respiratory failure, need for mechanical ventilation and gastrostomy feeding, and early death. OBJECTIVE We aimed to characterize the neuromuscular, respiratory, and extramuscular burden of XLMTM in a prospective, longitudinal study. METHODS Thirty-four participants < 4 years old with XLMTM and receiving ventilator support enrolled in INCEPTUS, a prospective, multicenter, non-interventional study. Disease-related adverse events, respiratory and motor function, feeding, secretions, and quality of life were assessed. RESULTS During median (range) follow-up of 13.0 (0.5, 32.9) months, there were 3 deaths (aspiration pneumonia; cardiopulmonary failure; hepatic hemorrhage with peliosis) and 61 serious disease-related events in 20 (59%) participants, mostly respiratory (52 events, 18 participants). Most participants (80%) required permanent invasive ventilation (>16 hours/day); 20% required non-invasive support (6-16 hours/day). Median age at tracheostomy was 3.5 months (95% CI: 2.5, 9.0). Thirty-three participants (97%) required gastrostomy. Thirty-one (91%) participants had histories of hepatic disease and/or prospectively experienced related adverse events or laboratory or imaging abnormalities. CHOP INTEND scores ranged from 19-52 (mean: 35.1). Seven participants (21%) could sit unsupported for≥30 seconds (one later lost this ability); none could pull to stand or walk with or without support. These parameters remained static over time across the INCEPTUS cohort. CONCLUSIONS INCEPTUS confirmed high medical impact, static respiratory, motor and feeding difficulties, and early death in boys with XLMTM. Hepatobiliary disease was identified as an under-recognized comorbidity. There are currently no approved disease-modifying treatments.
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- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Great Ormond Street (GOS) Hospital Biomedical Research Centre, University College London Institute of Child Health, London, UK
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- I-Motion, Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris, France.,Division of Child Neurology, Reference Center for Neuromuscular Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Liège & University of Liège, Belgium
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- Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Dr. v. Haunersches Kinderspital, Klinikum der Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- NIH Hatfield Clinical Research Center, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Formerly of Astellas Gene Therapies (formerly Audentes Therapeutics) San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Astellas Gene Therapies (formerly Audentes Therapeutics), San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Brunel University London, London, UK and King's College 32 London, London, UK
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- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Formerly of Astellas Gene Therapies (formerly Audentes Therapeutics) San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Formerly of Astellas Gene Therapies (formerly Audentes Therapeutics) San Francisco, CA, USA.,University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Formerly of Astellas Gene Therapies (formerly Audentes Therapeutics) San Francisco, CA, USA.,University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Formerly of Astellas Gene Therapies (formerly Audentes Therapeutics) San Francisco, CA, USA.,University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Astellas Gene Therapies (formerly Audentes Therapeutics), San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Formerly of Astellas Gene Therapies (formerly Audentes Therapeutics) San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Formerly of Astellas Gene Therapies (formerly Audentes Therapeutics) San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Formerly of Astellas Gene Therapies (formerly Audentes Therapeutics) San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Formerly of Astellas Gene Therapies (formerly Audentes Therapeutics) San Francisco, CA, USA
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de Groot IJ. Editorial: Motor Function Measure in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Eur J Paediatr Neurol 2022; 36:A5. [PMID: 35000872 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpn.2022.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Imelda Jm de Groot
- Paediatric Rehabilitation, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
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Dijkstra JN, Goselink RJM, van Alfen N, de Groot IJM, Pelsma M, van der Stoep N, Theelen T, van Engelen BGM, Voermans NC, Erasmus CE. Natural History of Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy in Children: A 2-Year Follow-up. Neurology 2021; 97:e2103-e2113. [PMID: 34675094 PMCID: PMC8610619 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000012882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives Data on the natural history of facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD) in childhood are limited and critical for improved patient care and clinical trial readiness. Our objective was to describe the disease course of FSHD in children. Methods We performed a nationwide, single-center, prospective cohort study of FSHD in childhood assessing muscle functioning, imaging, and quality of life over 2 years of follow-up. Results We included 20 children with genetically confirmed FSHD who were 2 to 17 years of age. Overall, symptoms were slowly progressive, and the mean FSHD clinical score increased from 2.1 to 2.8 (p = 0.003). The rate of progression was highly variable. At baseline, 16 of 20 symptomatic children had facial weakness; after 2 years, facial weakness was observed in 19 of 20 children. Muscle strength did not change between baseline and follow-up. The most frequently and most severely affected muscles were the trapezius and deltoid. The functional exercise capacity, measured with the 6-minute walk test, improved. Systemic features were infrequent and nonprogressive. Weakness-associated complications such as lumbar hyperlordosis and dysarthria were common, and their prevalence increased during follow-up. Pain and fatigue were frequent complaints in children, and their prevalence also increased during follow-up. Muscle ultrasonography revealed a progressive increase in echogenicity. Discussion FSHD in childhood has a slowly progressive but variable course over 2 years of follow-up. The most promising outcome measures to detect progression were the FSHD clinical score and muscle ultrasonography. Despite this disease progression, an improvement on functional capacity may still occur as the child grows up. Pain, fatigue, and a decreased quality of life were common symptoms and need to be addressed in the management of childhood FSHD. Our data can be used to counsel patients and as baseline measures for treatment trials in childhood FSHD.
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- Jildou N Dijkstra
- From the Departments of Neurology (J.N.D., N.v.A., B.G.M.v.E., N.C.V.) and Rehabilitation (I.J.M.d.G., M.P.), Donders Centre of Neuroscience, Department of Pediatric Neurology (J.N.D., C.E.E.), Amalia Children's Hospital, and Department of Ophthalmology (T.T.), Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Department of Neurology (R.J.M.G.), Jönköping, Region Jönköping County, and Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (R.J.M.G.), Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden; and Department of Clinical Genetics (N.v.d.S.), Leiden University Medical Centre, the Netherlands
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- From the Departments of Neurology (J.N.D., N.v.A., B.G.M.v.E., N.C.V.) and Rehabilitation (I.J.M.d.G., M.P.), Donders Centre of Neuroscience, Department of Pediatric Neurology (J.N.D., C.E.E.), Amalia Children's Hospital, and Department of Ophthalmology (T.T.), Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Department of Neurology (R.J.M.G.), Jönköping, Region Jönköping County, and Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (R.J.M.G.), Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden; and Department of Clinical Genetics (N.v.d.S.), Leiden University Medical Centre, the Netherlands
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- From the Departments of Neurology (J.N.D., N.v.A., B.G.M.v.E., N.C.V.) and Rehabilitation (I.J.M.d.G., M.P.), Donders Centre of Neuroscience, Department of Pediatric Neurology (J.N.D., C.E.E.), Amalia Children's Hospital, and Department of Ophthalmology (T.T.), Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Department of Neurology (R.J.M.G.), Jönköping, Region Jönköping County, and Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (R.J.M.G.), Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden; and Department of Clinical Genetics (N.v.d.S.), Leiden University Medical Centre, the Netherlands
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- From the Departments of Neurology (J.N.D., N.v.A., B.G.M.v.E., N.C.V.) and Rehabilitation (I.J.M.d.G., M.P.), Donders Centre of Neuroscience, Department of Pediatric Neurology (J.N.D., C.E.E.), Amalia Children's Hospital, and Department of Ophthalmology (T.T.), Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Department of Neurology (R.J.M.G.), Jönköping, Region Jönköping County, and Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (R.J.M.G.), Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden; and Department of Clinical Genetics (N.v.d.S.), Leiden University Medical Centre, the Netherlands
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- From the Departments of Neurology (J.N.D., N.v.A., B.G.M.v.E., N.C.V.) and Rehabilitation (I.J.M.d.G., M.P.), Donders Centre of Neuroscience, Department of Pediatric Neurology (J.N.D., C.E.E.), Amalia Children's Hospital, and Department of Ophthalmology (T.T.), Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Department of Neurology (R.J.M.G.), Jönköping, Region Jönköping County, and Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (R.J.M.G.), Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden; and Department of Clinical Genetics (N.v.d.S.), Leiden University Medical Centre, the Netherlands
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- From the Departments of Neurology (J.N.D., N.v.A., B.G.M.v.E., N.C.V.) and Rehabilitation (I.J.M.d.G., M.P.), Donders Centre of Neuroscience, Department of Pediatric Neurology (J.N.D., C.E.E.), Amalia Children's Hospital, and Department of Ophthalmology (T.T.), Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Department of Neurology (R.J.M.G.), Jönköping, Region Jönköping County, and Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (R.J.M.G.), Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden; and Department of Clinical Genetics (N.v.d.S.), Leiden University Medical Centre, the Netherlands
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- From the Departments of Neurology (J.N.D., N.v.A., B.G.M.v.E., N.C.V.) and Rehabilitation (I.J.M.d.G., M.P.), Donders Centre of Neuroscience, Department of Pediatric Neurology (J.N.D., C.E.E.), Amalia Children's Hospital, and Department of Ophthalmology (T.T.), Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Department of Neurology (R.J.M.G.), Jönköping, Region Jönköping County, and Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (R.J.M.G.), Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden; and Department of Clinical Genetics (N.v.d.S.), Leiden University Medical Centre, the Netherlands
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- From the Departments of Neurology (J.N.D., N.v.A., B.G.M.v.E., N.C.V.) and Rehabilitation (I.J.M.d.G., M.P.), Donders Centre of Neuroscience, Department of Pediatric Neurology (J.N.D., C.E.E.), Amalia Children's Hospital, and Department of Ophthalmology (T.T.), Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Department of Neurology (R.J.M.G.), Jönköping, Region Jönköping County, and Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (R.J.M.G.), Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden; and Department of Clinical Genetics (N.v.d.S.), Leiden University Medical Centre, the Netherlands
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- From the Departments of Neurology (J.N.D., N.v.A., B.G.M.v.E., N.C.V.) and Rehabilitation (I.J.M.d.G., M.P.), Donders Centre of Neuroscience, Department of Pediatric Neurology (J.N.D., C.E.E.), Amalia Children's Hospital, and Department of Ophthalmology (T.T.), Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Department of Neurology (R.J.M.G.), Jönköping, Region Jönköping County, and Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (R.J.M.G.), Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden; and Department of Clinical Genetics (N.v.d.S.), Leiden University Medical Centre, the Netherlands
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- From the Departments of Neurology (J.N.D., N.v.A., B.G.M.v.E., N.C.V.) and Rehabilitation (I.J.M.d.G., M.P.), Donders Centre of Neuroscience, Department of Pediatric Neurology (J.N.D., C.E.E.), Amalia Children's Hospital, and Department of Ophthalmology (T.T.), Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Department of Neurology (R.J.M.G.), Jönköping, Region Jönköping County, and Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (R.J.M.G.), Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden; and Department of Clinical Genetics (N.v.d.S.), Leiden University Medical Centre, the Netherlands
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Vuillerot C. State of the art for motor function assessment tools in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Arch Pediatr 2021; 27:7S40-7S44. [PMID: 33357597 DOI: 10.1016/s0929-693x(20)30276-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a progressive disease characterized by a degeneration of the spinal cord motor neurons. Many clinical trials - planned, in progress, or completed - have chosen motor function as the primary or secondary outcome because motor function assessment tools appeared to be more reliable than quantitative muscle testing in monitoring the course of the disease. Reliable, valid, and responsive outcome measures are needed to be able to capture the effectiveness of the therapeutic approach during clinical trials. Medical staff involved in neuromuscular diseases is faced with increasing pressure regarding the complex issue of choosing the right outcome measure for the objectives they have to assess. This paper provides a narrative literature review of available and validated motor function assessment tools in SMA population based on SMA subtypes, age and ambulant status. © 2020 French Society of Pediatrics. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.
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- C Vuillerot
- Service de Médecine Physique et Réadaptation Pédiatrique L'Escale, CHU Lyon, Université de Lyon, France; INMG, Inserm U1217, CNRS UMR5310, Université Lyon 1, Université de Lyon, Lyon, France.
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Clinical outcome assessments in Duchenne muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy: past, present and future. Neuromuscul Disord 2021; 31:1028-1037. [PMID: 34412961 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2021.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Scores and scales used in pediatric motor development for neuromuscular disorders have evolved greatly since the beginning of their development. In this review we provide a brief history of scales used in pediatric patients with neuromuscular disorders and an update regarding the advancement of the scales commonly used in patients with spinal muscular atrophy and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. We focus on the collaborative effort that has led to the development of outcomes and speak to the possible future of Clinical Outcome Assessments.
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Bouman K, Groothuis JT, Doorduin J, van Alfen N, Udink Ten Cate FEA, van den Heuvel FMA, Nijveldt R, van Tilburg WCM, Buckens SCFM, Dittrich ATM, Draaisma JMT, Janssen MCH, Kamsteeg EJ, van Kleef ESB, Koene S, Smeitink JAM, Küsters B, van Tienen FHJ, Smeets HJM, van Engelen BGM, Erasmus CE, Voermans NC. Natural history, outcome measures and trial readiness in LAMA2-related muscular dystrophy and SELENON-related myopathy in children and adults: protocol of the LAST STRONG study. BMC Neurol 2021; 21:313. [PMID: 34384384 PMCID: PMC8357962 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-021-02336-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND SELENON (SEPN1)-related myopathy (SELENON-RM) is a rare congenital myopathy characterized by slowly progressive proximal muscle weakness, early onset spine rigidity and respiratory insufficiency. A muscular dystrophy caused by mutations in the LAMA2 gene (LAMA2-related muscular dystrophy, LAMA2-MD) has a similar clinical phenotype, with either a severe, early-onset due to complete Laminin subunit α2 deficiency (merosin-deficient congenital muscular dystrophy type 1A (MDC1A)), or a mild, childhood- or adult-onset due to partial Laminin subunit α2 deficiency. For both muscle diseases, no curative treatment options exist, yet promising preclinical studies are ongoing. Currently, there is a paucity on natural history data and appropriate clinical and functional outcome measures are needed to reach trial readiness. METHODS LAST STRONG is a natural history study in Dutch-speaking patients of all ages diagnosed with SELENON-RM or LAMA2-MD, starting August 2020. Patients have four visits at our hospital over a period of 1.5 year. At all visits, they undergo standardized neurological examination, hand-held dynamometry (age ≥ 5 years), functional measurements, questionnaires (patient report and/or parent proxy; age ≥ 2 years), muscle ultrasound including diaphragm, pulmonary function tests (spirometry, maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressure, sniff nasal inspiratory pressure; age ≥ 5 years), and accelerometry for 8 days (age ≥ 2 years); at visit one and three, they undergo cardiac evaluation (electrocardiogram, echocardiography; age ≥ 2 years), spine X-ray (age ≥ 2 years), dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA-)scan (age ≥ 2 years) and full body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (age ≥ 10 years). All examinations are adapted to the patient's age and functional abilities. Correlation between key parameters within and between subsequent visits will be assessed. DISCUSSION Our study will describe the natural history of patients diagnosed with SELENON-RM or LAMA2-MD, enabling us to select relevant clinical and functional outcome measures for reaching clinical trial-readiness. Moreover, our detailed description (deep phenotyping) of the clinical features will optimize clinical management and will establish a well-characterized baseline cohort for prospective follow-up. CONCLUSION Our natural history study is an essential step for reaching trial readiness in SELENON-RM and LAMA2-MD. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study has been approved by medical ethical reviewing committee Region Arnhem-Nijmegen (NL64269.091.17, 2017-3911) and is registered at ClinicalTrial.gov ( NCT04478981 ).
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- Karlijn Bouman
- Department of Neurology, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Amalia Children's Hospital, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric cardiology, Amalia Children's Hospital, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Amalia Children's Hospital, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Amalia Children's Hospital, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Genetics, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Toxicogenomics, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- School for Mental Health and Neurosciences (MHeNS), Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
- School for Developmental Biology and Oncology (GROW), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Amalia Children's Hospital, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This article provides an overview of the pathophysiology and clinical presentations of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and reviews therapeutic developments, including US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved gene-targeted therapies and mainstays of supportive SMA care. RECENT FINDINGS Over the past decades, an understanding of the role of SMN protein in the development and maintenance of the motor unit and the intricate genetics underlying SMA has led to striking developments in therapeutics with three FDA-approved treatments for SMA, one targeting SMN1 gene replacement (onasemnogene abeparvovec-xioi) and two others enhancing SMN protein production from the SMN2 gene (nusinersen and risdiplam). These therapies are most effective in infants treated at younger ages, and improvement is most striking in babies treated as neonates. Despite improvements in motor function, patients (especially those treated at older ages) continue to experience significant weakness and require continued close monitoring of respiratory and orthopedic symptoms. SUMMARY Striking therapeutic advancements have changed the clinical course of SMA dramatically, although supportive care continues to play an important role in patient care.
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Poleur M, Ulinici A, Daron A, Schneider O, Farra FD, Demonceau M, Annoussamy M, Vissière D, Eggenspieler D, Servais L. Normative data on spontaneous stride velocity, stride length, and walking activity in a non-controlled environment. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2021; 16:318. [PMID: 34281599 PMCID: PMC8287788 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-021-01956-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Background Normative data are necessary for validation of new outcome measures. Recently, the 95th centile of stride speed was qualified by the European Medicines Agency as a valid secondary outcome for clinical trials in subjects with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. This study aims to obtain normative data on spontaneous stride velocity and length in a non-controlled environment and their evolution after 12 months. Method Ninety-one healthy volunteers (50 females, 41 males), with a mean age of 16 years and 2 months, were recruited and assessed at baseline and 12 months later. The 4-stair climb, 6-min walk test, 10-m walk test and rise from floor assessments were performed. Stride length, stride velocity, and the distance walked per hour were studied in an everyday setting for one month after each evaluation. Results Of the 91 subjects assessed, 82 provided more than 50 h of recordings at baseline; and 73 subjects provided the same at the end of the year. We observed significant positive correlations of the stride length with age and height of participants, and a significant increase of the median stride length in children after the period. In this group, the 95th centile stride velocity was not correlated with age and was stable after one year. All measures but the 10MWT were stable in adults after a one-year period. Conclusion This study provides with data on the influence of age, height, and gender on stride velocity and length as well as accounting for natural changes after one year in controls.
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- Margaux Poleur
- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires, Centre Hospitalier Régional de la Citadelle, Boulevard du 12eme de Ligne 1, 4000, Liège, Belgium
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires, Centre Hospitalier Régional de la Citadelle, Boulevard du 12eme de Ligne 1, 4000, Liège, Belgium
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires, Centre Hospitalier Régional de la Citadelle, Boulevard du 12eme de Ligne 1, 4000, Liège, Belgium
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires, Centre Hospitalier Régional de la Citadelle, Boulevard du 12eme de Ligne 1, 4000, Liège, Belgium
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires, Centre Hospitalier Régional de la Citadelle, Boulevard du 12eme de Ligne 1, 4000, Liège, Belgium
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires, Centre Hospitalier Régional de la Citadelle, Boulevard du 12eme de Ligne 1, 4000, Liège, Belgium
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires, Centre Hospitalier Régional de la Citadelle, Boulevard du 12eme de Ligne 1, 4000, Liège, Belgium. .,Department of Paediatrics, MDUK Oxford Neuromuscular Centre, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
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Boulay C, Delmont E, Audic F, Chabrol B, Attarian S. Motor unit number index: A potential electrophysiological biomarker for pediatric spinal muscular atrophy. Muscle Nerve 2021; 64:445-453. [PMID: 34255873 DOI: 10.1002/mus.27372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Revised: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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INTRODUCTION/AIMS In adult spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), the motor unit number index (MUNIX) has been shown to be an useful electrophysiological biomarker. This study evaluated the feasibility and the clinical relevance of using the MUNIX technique for patients with pediatric SMA (Ped-SMA) and correlated MUNIX results with clinical scores. METHODS Fourteen patients with type II Ped-SMA (11 females; median age 11 y [interquartile range (IQR), 4.8-17 y]) and 14 controls (nine females; median age 10.75 y [IQR, 6.5-13.4 y]) were enrolled and matched by sex, age, height, weight, and body mass index. Clinical examination included manual muscle testing, dynamometry (grasp and pinch), and motor function measure (MFM). The MUNIX technique was evaluated in the abductor digiti minimi (ADM) and abductor pollicis brevis (APB) on two sides when possible. RESULTS In the patients with Ped-SMA, the MUNIX and compound muscle action potential (CMAP) amplitudes were significantly decreased and the motor size unit index (MUSIX) was significantly increased in the ADM and APB when compared to controls. The intraclass correlation coefficient was good for the intrarater variability of the CMAP amplitude, MUNIX, and MUSIX in the ADM (0.95, 0.83, and 0.89, respectively) and the APB (0.98, 0.96, and 0.94, respectively). The total CMAP amplitude correlated with the grasp and pinch scores (P < .05), and the MUNIX measurements correlated with the MFM scores. DISCUSSION The MUNIX technique, which accurately estimated lower motor neuron loss and the number of remaining functional motor units, was shown to be a useful electrophysiological biomarker for disease progression and a potential biomarker for treatment response.
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- Christophe Boulay
- Neuropediatric Department, Children Timone University Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France.,Reference Center for Neuromuscular Diseases and ALS Timone University Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France.,Aix-Marseille University, CNRS, ISM UMR 7287, Marseille, France
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- Reference Center for Neuromuscular Diseases and ALS Timone University Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France.,Aix-Marseille University, UMR 7286, Medicine Faculty, Marseille, France
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- Neuropediatric Department, Children Timone University Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France.,Reference Center for Neuromuscular Diseases and ALS Timone University Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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- Neuropediatric Department, Children Timone University Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France.,Reference Center for Neuromuscular Diseases and ALS Timone University Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France.,Aix-Marseille University, Inserm UMR S 910, Medical Genetics and Functional Genomics, Marseille, France
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- Reference Center for Neuromuscular Diseases and ALS Timone University Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France.,Aix-Marseille University, Inserm UMR S 910, Medical Genetics and Functional Genomics, Marseille, France
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Davidson ZE, Bray P, Rose K, Rodrigues MJ, Corben L, North KN, Ryan MM, Burns J. Development of clinical practice guidelines for allied health and nursing assessment and management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Disabil Rehabil 2021; 44:5450-5467. [PMID: 34165385 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1936221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE To provide evidence-based guidance specific to allied health and nursing practice for the assessment and management of individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirteen key focus areas were identified in consultation with health professionals and consumer advocacy groups. A series of systematic literature reviews were conducted to identify assessment and management strategies for each key focus area. A consensus process using modified Delphi methodology, including an Australia-New Zealand expert consensus meeting, was conducted. Recommendations underwent consultative review with key groups before being finalised and prepared for dissemination. RESULTS This clinical practice guideline (CPG) generated 19 evidence-based recommendations, 117 consensus-based recommendations and five research recommendations across the 13 focus areas to inform allied health assessment and management of individuals with DMD. CONCLUSIONS The resulting recommendations can be used in conjunction with existing medical CPGs to improve, standardise and advocate for allied health and rehabilitation care in DMD. The process used here may be useful for the development of CPGs in other rare diseases.Implications for rehabilitationImplementation-ready evidence-based statements to guide clinical care of individuals with DMD are provided with the potential to improve participation, function in the community and quality of life.A model for developing best practice statements for other rare neurological diseases is described.Allied health and nursing health professionals should focus research efforts to generate quality evidence to support rehabilitation practice.
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- Z E Davidson
- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Australia.,Neurology Department, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Australia.,Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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- The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Australia.,School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Department of Physiotherapy, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, Australia.,ATOM International Pty Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Zealand, Auckland, New Zealand.,Department of Neurology, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Bruce Lefroy Centre for Genetic Health Research, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Australia.,Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia.,School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Australia.,Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Australia.,Neurology Department, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Australia.,Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Australia.,Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
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- The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Australia.,School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Stępień A, Osiak T, Rekowski W, Wit A. Neck and Trunk Muscle Strength in Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Is Lower Than in Healthy Controls and Depends on Disease Type. Front Neurol 2021; 12:628414. [PMID: 33995241 PMCID: PMC8120107 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.628414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Neck and trunk muscle strength and relationship with motor function in individuals with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is not investigated well. Information on maximum muscle strength that children with SMA may develop considerably expands the possibilities of assessing the effectiveness of pharmacological treatment methods and therapeutic procedures. This study sought to assess neck and trunk muscle strength in patients with SMA and to compare it with values noted in healthy children. Methods: The study involved 56 individuals with SMA aged 5–16 not treated pharmacologically, including 9 patients with SMA type 1 (SMA1), 27 with SMA type 2 (SMA2), and 20 with SMA type 3 (SMA3). The control group included 111 healthy individuals aged 5–16. Neck and trunk muscle strength was assessed by means of a maximum voluntary isometric contraction method with the use of a handheld digital muscle tester MICROFET2. Moreover, relative strength was also calculated by standardising the maximum voluntary isometric contraction according to body mass. The Kruskal–Wallis test, Mann–Whitney U-test, and Spearman's rank correlation were used for statistical analysis. Results: The reliability of the neck and trunk muscle strength measurements with the handheld digital muscle tester was excellent with ICC > 0.9. The values of muscle strength in SMA groups were significantly lower than in the control group. The values of relative torque of the neck muscles expressed in percentage values calculated with regard to the control group were at the level of 47.6–51.6% in SMA1 group, 54.8–58.1% in SMA2 group and 80.6–90.3% in SMA3 group. The percentage values for upper and lower trunk muscle strength were at the level of 42.6–68.4% in SMA1 group, 56.9–75.4% in SMA2 group and 76.7–94.8% in SMA3 group. Conclusion: Handheld dynamometry provides reliable measures of neck and trunk muscle strength in SMA children. Neck and trunk muscle strength in children with SMA is lower than in healthy controls and depends on disease type, which confirms the theory based on clinical observations. Further, study is needed to investigate the effect of pharmacological treatment on the strength of the neck/trunk muscles, and relationship between neck and trunk muscle strength and motor capabilities.
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- Agnieszka Stępień
- Department of Rehabilitation, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education, Warsaw, Poland.,ORTHOS Functional Rehabilitation Centre, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education, Warsaw, Poland
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Coratti G, Pane M, Lucibello S, Pera MC, Pasternak A, Montes J, Sansone VA, Duong T, Dunaway Young S, Messina S, D'Amico A, Civitello M, Glanzman AM, Bruno C, Salmin F, Tacchetti P, Carnicella S, Sframeli M, Antonaci L, Frongia AL, De Vivo DC, Darras BT, Day J, Bertini E, Muntoni F, Finkel R, Mercuri E. Age related treatment effect in type II Spinal Muscular Atrophy pediatric patients treated with nusinersen. Neuromuscul Disord 2021; 31:596-602. [PMID: 34099377 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2021.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Previous natural history studies suggest that type II SMA patients remain stable over one year but show some progression over two years. Since nusinersen approval, there has been increasing attention to identify more specific age-related changes. The aim of the study was to establish 12-month changes in a cohort of pediatric type II SMA treated with nusinersen and to establish possible patterns of treatment effect in relation to different variables such as age, baseline value and SMN2 copy number. The Hammersmith Functional Motor Scale Expanded and the Revised Upper Limb Module were performed at T0 and 12 months after treatment (T12). Data in treated patients were compared to available data in untreated patients collected by the same evaluators.Seventy-seven patients of age between 2.64 and 17.88 years (mean:7.47, SD:3.79) were included. On t-test there was an improvement, with increased mean scores between T0 and T12 on both scales (p < 0.001). Using multivariate linear regression analysis, age and baseline scores were predictive of changes on both scales (p < 0.05) while SMN2 copy number was not. Differences were also found between study cohort and untreated data on both scales (p < 0.001). At 12 months, an increase in scores was observed in all the age subgroups at variance with natural history data. Our real-world data confirm the treatment effect of nusinersen in pediatric type II SMA patients and that the data interpretation should take into account different variables. These data confirm and expand the ones already reported in the Cherish study.
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- Giorgia Coratti
- Pediatric Neurology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy; Centro Clinico Nemo, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Neurology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy; Centro Clinico Nemo, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Neurology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy; Centro Clinico Nemo, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Neurology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy; Centro Clinico Nemo, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, USA; Departments of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine and Neurology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, USA
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- Neurorehabilitation Unit, University of Milan, Neuromuscular Omnicentre Clinical Center, Niguarda Hospital, Milan, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine and Centro Clinico Nemo Sud, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Unit of Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders, Department of Neurosciences, IRCCS Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Nemours Children's Hospital, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, USA
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- Center of Experimental and Translational Myology, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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- Neurorehabilitation Unit, University of Milan, Neuromuscular Omnicentre Clinical Center, Niguarda Hospital, Milan, USA
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- Center of Experimental and Translational Myology, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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- Centro Clinico Nemo, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine and Centro Clinico Nemo Sud, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Pediatric Neurology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy; Centro Clinico Nemo, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Neurology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Unit of Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders, Department of Neurosciences, IRCCS Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre, London, United Kingdom; Dubowitz Neuromuscular Centre, UCL Institute of Child Health & Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Nemours Children's Hospital, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, USA; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, USA
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- Pediatric Neurology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy; Centro Clinico Nemo, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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Duong T, Harding G, Mannix S, Abel C, Phillips D, Alfano LN, Bönnemann CG, Lilien C, Lowes LP, Servais L, Warken-Madelung B, Nieto Bergman S, James ES, Noursalehi M, Prasad S, Rico S, Bilder DA. Use of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Infant Test of Neuromuscular Disorders (CHOP INTEND) in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy: Content Validity and Psychometric Performance. J Neuromuscul Dis 2021; 8:63-77. [PMID: 32925083 PMCID: PMC7902972 DOI: 10.3233/jnd-200479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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X-linked myotubular myopathy (XLMTM) is a life-threatening, congenital myopathy characterized by extreme hypotonia, weakness, delayed motor milestones, and respiratory failure, often resulting in pediatric mortality. This study evaluated the content validity and psychometric performance of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Infant Test of Neuromuscular Disorders as a measure of neuromuscular functioning in children with X-linked myotubular myopathy. This study was conducted in two phases. Phase I assessed the content validity of the measure for use in an XLMTM pediatric population through: literature review, clinical expert interviews, caregiver interviews, and a modified-Delphi panel among clinicians. Phase II assessed psychometric performance based on the INCEPTUS observational clinical study and the ASPIRO interventional gene therapy study, including tests of reliability (internal consistency, test-retest, and interrater), validity (construct and criterion), and responsiveness based on observational and interventional clinical trial data analyses. Data established construct validity and reliability of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Infant Test of Neuromuscular Disorders among XLMTM patients before administration of resamirigene bilparvovec, and sensitivity to study drug administration as evidenced by the significant post-administration response in ASPIRO. Findings support the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Infant Test of Neuromuscular Disorders as an appropriate neuromuscular functioning assessment in a pediatric X-linked myotubular myopathy patient population.
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- MDUK Oxford Neuromuscular Centre, Oxford, United Kingdom.,Institut I-Motion, Institut de Myologie, Paris, France
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- MDUK Oxford Neuromuscular Centre, Oxford, United Kingdom.,Institut I-Motion, Institut de Myologie, Paris, France.,University Hospital Liège & University of La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium
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- Encoded Therapeutics, South San Francisco, CA, USA formerly at Audentes Therapeutics, an Astellas Company, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Suyash Prasad Consulting, LLC, San Francisco, CA, USA formerly at Audentes Therapeutics, an Astellas Company, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Encoded Therapeutics, South San Francisco, CA, USA formerly at Audentes Therapeutics, an Astellas Company, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Trundell D, Le Scouiller S, Gorni K, Seabrook T, Vuillerot C. Validity and Reliability of the 32-Item Motor Function Measure in 2- to 5-Year-Olds with Neuromuscular Disorders and 2- to 25-Year-Olds with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Neurol Ther 2020; 9:575-584. [PMID: 32856191 PMCID: PMC7606363 DOI: 10.1007/s40120-020-00206-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION To investigate the validity and reliability of the 32-item Motor Function Measure (MFM32) in individuals with neuromuscular disorders (NMD), including spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), aged 2-5 years, and in non-ambulant individuals with Types 2 or 3 SMA, aged 2-25 years. METHODS Test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient [ICC]), internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha [α]), convergent validity (Spearman rank-order correlations), and known-groups validity (analysis of covariance comparing groups defined by the Clinical Global Impression of Severity [CGI-S] scale and Vignos grade) were calculated. The analysis was performed on a dataset provided by Hospices Civils De Lyon, extracted from the multinational MFM32 database. A total of 165 individuals were included in the analyses, of whom 84 were in the NMD group (aged 2-5 years) and 81 were in the SMA group (aged 2-25 years). RESULTS Strong evidence of test-retest reliability (ICC: 2- to 5-years' population = 0.94-0.95; 2- to 25-years' population = 0.97), internal consistency (Cronbach's α: 2- to 5-years' population = 0.96; 2- to 25-years' population = 0.95), convergent validity (2- to 5-years' population: CGI-S rho = - 0.84, Vignos grade rho = - 0.79; 2- to 25-years' population: CGI-S rho = - 0.49), and known-groups validity (all P < 0.001) were demonstrated. CONCLUSIONS These analyses provide supportive evidence of the validity and reliability of the MFM32 in younger individuals with NMDs, aged 2-5 years, and in non-ambulant individuals with Types 2 or 3 SMA, aged 2-25 years, supporting the use of the MFM32 across a wide age range.
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- Rare Diseases-Pharma Research and Early Development, F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Basel, Switzerland
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- Rare Diseases-Pharma Research and Early Development, F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Hôpital Mère Enfant, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) de Lyon-Lyon University, Lyon, France
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Gandolla M, Antonietti A, Longatelli V, Biffi E, Diella E, Delle Fave M, Rossini M, Molteni F, D’Angelo G, Bocciolone M, Pedrocchi A. Test-retest reliability of the Performance of Upper Limb (PUL) module for muscular dystrophy patients. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0239064. [PMID: 32986757 PMCID: PMC7521751 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0239064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2019] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The Performance of the Upper Limb (PUL) module is an externally-assessed clinical scale, initially designed for the Duchenne muscular dystrophy population. It provides an upper extremity functional score suitable for both weaker ambulatory and non-ambulatory phases up to the severely impaired patients. It is capable of characterizing overall progression and severity of disease and of tracking the stereotypical proximal-to-distal progressive loss of upper limb function in muscular dystrophy. Since the PUL module has been validated only with Duchenne patients, its use also for Becker and Limb-Girdle muscular dystrophy patients has been here evaluated, to verify its reliability and extend its use. In particular, two different assessors performed this scale on 32 dystrophic subjects in two consecutive days. The results showed that the PUL module has high reliability, both absolute and relative, based on the calculation of Pearson's r (0.9942), Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (0.9943), Standard Error of Measurement (1.36), Minimum Detectable Change (3.77), and Coefficient of Variation (3%). The Minimum Detectable Change, in particular, can be used in clinical trials to perform a comprehensive longitudinal evaluation of the effects of interventions with the lapse of time. According to this analysis, an intervention is effective if the difference in the PUL score between subsequent evaluation points is equal or higher than 4 points; otherwise, the observed effect is not relevant. Inter-rater reliability with ten different assessors was evaluated, and it has been demonstrated that deviation from the mean is lower than calculated Minimum Detectable Change. The present work provides evidence that the PUL module is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring upper limb ability in people with different forms of muscular dystrophy. Therefore, the PUL module might be extended to other pathologies and reliably used in multicenter settings.
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- Marta Gandolla
- Nearlab, Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Nearlab, Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Nearlab, Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Scientific Institute IRCCS E. Medea, Bosisio Parini, Italy
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- Villa Beretta Rehabilitation Center, Valduce Hospital, Costa Masnaga, Italy
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- Villa Beretta Rehabilitation Center, Valduce Hospital, Costa Masnaga, Italy
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Nearlab, Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy
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Nishizawa H, Sato Y, Ishikawa M, Arakawa Y, Iijima M, Akiyama T, Takano K, Watanabe A, Kosho T. Marked motor function improvement in a 32-year-old woman with childhood-onset hypophosphatasia by asfotase alfa therapy: Evaluation based on standardized testing batteries used in Duchenne muscular dystrophy clinical trials. Mol Genet Metab Rep 2020; 25:100643. [PMID: 32983894 PMCID: PMC7494508 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymgmr.2020.100643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Revised: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a rare disorder resulting from biallelic loss-of-function variants or monoallelic dominant negative variants in the ALPL gene. We herein describe the clinical outcome of a 32-year-old woman with childhood-onset HPP caused by compound heterozygous variants in ALPL. Her chief complaints were severe musculoskeletal pain, muscle weakness, and impaired daily activities necessitating assistance in housework and child-rearing in addition to a history of early tooth loss and mildly short stature. Asfotase alfa therapy produced a remarkable increase in muscle strength and daily activities and markedly reduced musculoskeletal pain. Drug efficacy was clearly demonstrated through multiple test batteries (muscle strength test using microFET®2, six-minute walking test, Stair Climb Test, rising-from-floor-time test, and number-of-steps test using Actigraph®) currently adopted as standardized evaluations in Duchenne muscular dystrophy clinical trials since no test batteries for HPP have been established to date. These tests may also be promising for the assessment of HPP.
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- Hitomi Nishizawa
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Medicine, Shinshu University, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Division of Internal Medicine, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan.,Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Matsumoto City Hospital, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Center for Medical Genetics, Shinshu University Hospital, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Shinshu University Hospital, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Department of Child Neurology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Science, Okayama, Japan
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- Center for Medical Genetics, Shinshu University Hospital, Matsumoto, Japan.,Department of Medical Genetics, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Genetics, Kanazawa University Hospital, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Center for Medical Genetics, Shinshu University Hospital, Matsumoto, Japan.,Department of Medical Genetics, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan.,Research Center for Supports to Advanced Science, Shinshu University, Matsumoto, Japan.,Division of Clinical Sequence, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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Audic F, de la Banda MGG, Bernoux D, Ramirez-Garcia P, Durigneux J, Barnerias C, Isapof A, Cuisset JM, Cances C, Richelme C, Vuillerot C, Laugel V, Ropars J, Altuzarra C, Espil-Taris C, Walther-Louvier U, Sabouraud P, Chouchane M, Vanhulle C, Trommsdorff V, Pervillé A, Testard H, Lagrue E, Sarret C, Avice AL, Beze-Beyrie P, Pauly V, Quijano-Roy S, Chabrol B, Desguerre I. Effects of nusinersen after one year of treatment in 123 children with SMA type 1 or 2: a French real-life observational study. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2020; 15:148. [PMID: 32532349 PMCID: PMC7291731 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-020-01414-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 05/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an autosomal recessive neuromuscular disorder characterized by degeneration of the anterior horn cells of the spinal cord. Nusinersen has been covered by public healthcare in France since May 2017. The aim of this article is to report results after 1 year of treatment with intrathecal nusinersen in children with SMA types 1 and 2 in France. Comparisons between treatment onset (T0) and after 1 year of treatment (Y1) were made in terms of motor function and need for nutritional and ventilatory support. Motor development milestone achievements were evaluated using the modified Hammersmith Infant Neurologic Examination-Part 2 (HINE-2) for patients under 2 years of age and Motor Function Measure (MFM) scores for patients over 2 years of age. RESULTS Data on 204 SMA patients (type 1 or 2) were retrospectively collected from the 23 French centers for neuromuscular diseases. One hundred and twenty three patients had been treated for at least 1 year and were included, 34 of whom were classified as type 1 (10 as type 1a/b and 24 as type 1c) and 89 as type 2. Survival motor Neuron 2 (SMN2) copy numbers were available for all but 6 patients. Patients under 2 years of age (n = 30), had significantly higher HINE-2 scores at year 1 than at treatment onset but used more nutritional and ventilatory support. The 68 patients over 2 years of age evaluated with the Motor Function Measure test had significantly higher overall scores after 1 year, indicating that their motor function had improved. The scores were higher in the axial and proximal motor function (D2) and distal motor function (D3) parts of the MFM scale, but there was no significant difference for standing and transfer scores (D1). No child in either of the two groups achieved walking. CONCLUSION Nusinersen offers life-changing benefits for children with SMA, particularly those with more severe forms of the disorder. Caregiver assessments are positive. Nevertheless, patients remain severely disabled and still require intensive support care. This new treatment raises new ethical challenges.
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- Frédérique Audic
- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires de l'enfant PACARARE, Service de Neuropédiatrie, Hôpital Timone Enfants, 264 rue Saint Pierre, 13385, Marseille Cedex 5, France.
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires Nord/Ile de France/Est, Hôpital Raymond Poincaré, APHP, Garches, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires de l'enfant PACARARE, Service de Neuropédiatrie, Hôpital Timone Enfants, 264 rue Saint Pierre, 13385, Marseille Cedex 5, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires de l'enfant PACARARE, Service de Neuropédiatrie, Hôpital Timone Enfants, 264 rue Saint Pierre, 13385, Marseille Cedex 5, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires AOC, CHU d'Angers, Angers, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires Nord/Ile de France/Est, Service de Neurologie pédiatrique, Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, APHP, Paris, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires Nord/Ile de France/Est, Service de Neuropédiatrie, Hôpital Trousseau, APHP, Paris, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires Nord/Ile de France/Est, Service de Neuropédiatrie, Hôpital Salengro CHU Lille, Lille, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires AOC, Unité de Neurologie Pédiatrique, Hôpital des Enfants CHU Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires PACARARE, Hôpitaux Pédiatriques de Nice CHU - Lenval, Nice, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires de l'enfant PACARARE, Service de MPR pédiatrique L'Escale Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Bron, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires Nord/Ile de France/Est, Pédiatrie médico-chirurgicale, CHU de Strasbourg - Hôpital de Hautepierre, Strasbourg, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires AOC, Service de Pédiatrie, CHRU de Brest, Brest, France
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- Centre de compétences des Maladies Neuromusculaires Nord/Ile de France/Est, Unité de Neuropédiatrie et médecine pédiatrique, Hôpital Minjoz, CHU de Besançon, Besançon, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires AOC, Unité de Neurologie pédiatrique, CHU Pellegrin, Bordeaux, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires AOC, Service de Neuropédiatrie CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires Nord/Ile de France/Est, Site Reims enfant AMH, CHU Reims, Reims, France
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- Centre de Compétence des Maladies Neuromusculaires Nord/Ile de France/Est, Service de pédiatrie 1, Hôpital d'Enfants, CHU Dijon Bourgogne, Dijon, France
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- Centre de Compétence des Maladies Neuromusculaires Nord/Ile de France/Est, CHU de Rouen Charles Nicolle, Rouen, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires PACARARE, Service de Pédiatrie, CHU La Réunion, Saint-Pierre, France
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- Centre de Compétence des Maladies Neuromusculaires PACARARE, Service de Pédiatrie, CHU La Réunion, Saint-Denis, France
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- Centre de Compétence des Maladies Neuromusculaires PACARARE, Neuropédiatrie, Clinique Universitaire Pédiatrique, Hôpital Couple Enfant - CHU Grenoble, Grenoble, France
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- Centre de Compétence des Maladies Neuromusculaires AOC, Hôpital Clocheville, Service « Neuropédiatrie et Handicaps », Tours, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires PACARARE, Centre hospitalo-universitaire de Clermont-Ferrand, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires Nord/Ile de France/Est, Nancy, Hôpital de Brabois, Vandœuvre-Lès, Nancy, France
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- Centre d'études et de recherche sur les services de santé et la qualité de vie (CEReSS) EA 3279, Faculté de Médecine, Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires Nord/Ile de France/Est, Hôpital Raymond Poincaré, APHP, Garches, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires de l'enfant PACARARE, Service de Neuropédiatrie, Hôpital Timone Enfants, 264 rue Saint Pierre, 13385, Marseille Cedex 5, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires Nord/Ile de France/Est, Service de Neurologie pédiatrique, Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, APHP, Paris, France
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Huang M, Cao J, Sun J, Li W, Qin L, Li H, Zhai C, Huang W, Gui T, Zhang K, Wang J, Vuillerot C, Wang Y, Dai M. Cross-cultural Adaptation and Multi-centric Validation of the Motor Function Measure Chinese Version (MFM-32-CN) for Patients with Neuromuscular Diseases. Dev Neurorehabil 2020; 23:210-217. [PMID: 31307263 DOI: 10.1080/17518423.2019.1642413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Aim: This study aims to produce a Chinese translation and adaptation of the MFM-32 and examine its measurement parametric properties in Chinese population with neuromuscular diseases. Methods: The MFM-32-CN was validated by testing reliability, internal consistency, and construct validity. Results: The Interrater and intrarater reliability of MFM-32-CN were moderate to excellent for each item, and excellent for the total score and the subscores. The internal consistency was high for the global scale and subscales. The total score was strongly related to the VAS and Vignos grade, and to a lesser degree to the Brooke grade. The discriminant validity was good. Conclusion: MFM-32-CN has satisfactory reliability, internal consistency, convergent validity and discriminant validity in youngsters with DMD, and good psychometric properties have also been observed for the whole population tested combining different NMD groups, but future study with a larger number of participants in each disease group is needed to confirm the present results.
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- Shenzhen Children`s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Children`s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shenzhen Disabled Persons' Comprehensive Service Center
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- Shenzhen Disabled Persons' Comprehensive Service Center
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- Shenzhen Children`s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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Pawliuk C, Widger K, Dewan T, Brander G, Brown HL, Hermansen AM, Grégoire MC, Steele R, Siden HH. Scoping review of symptoms in children with rare, progressive, life-threatening disorders. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2019; 10:91-104. [PMID: 31831511 DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2019-001943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Revised: 10/23/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Q3 conditions are progressive, metabolic, neurological or chromosomal childhood conditions without a cure. Children with these conditions face an unknown lifespan as well as unstable and uncomfortable symptoms. Clinicians and other healthcare professionals are challenged by a lack of evidence for symptom management for these conditions. AIMS In this scoping review, we systematically identified and mapped the existing literature on symptom management for children with Q3 conditions. We focused on the most common and distressing symptoms, namely alertness, behavioural problems, bowel incontinence, breathing difficulties, constipation, feeding difficulties, sleep disturbance, temperature regulation, tone and motor problems and urinary incontinence. For children with complex health conditions, good symptom management is pertinent to ensure the highest possible quality of life. METHODS Scoping review. Electronic database searches in Ovid MEDLINE, Embase and CINAHL and a comprehensive grey literature search. RESULTS We included 292 studies in our final synthesis. The most commonly reported conditions in the studies were Rett syndrome (n=69), followed by Cornelia de Lange syndrome (n=25) and tuberous sclerosis (n=16). Tone and motor problems were the most commonly investigated symptom (n=141), followed by behavioural problems (n=82) and sleep disturbance (n=62). CONCLUSION The evidence for symptom management in Q3 conditions is concentrated around a few conditions, and these studies may not be applicable to other conditions. The evidence is dispersed in the literature and difficult to access, which further challenges healthcare providers. More research needs to be done in these conditions to provide high-quality evidence for the care of these children.
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- Colleen Pawliuk
- BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Paediatrics, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Regina Campus Library, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Woodward Library, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- School of Nursing, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Paediatrics, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada .,Department of Pediatrics, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Longitudinal natural history in young boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Neuromuscul Disord 2019; 29:857-862. [PMID: 31629611 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2019.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Revised: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 09/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The aim of this prospective multicentric study was to document disease progression in young boys affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) between age 3 and 6 years (±3 months) using the North Star Ambulatory Assessment scale. One hundred fifty-three DMD boys (573 assessments) younger than 6 years (mean: 4.68, SD: 0.84) with a genetically proven DMD diagnoses were included. Our results showed North Star Ambulatory Assessment scores progressively increased with age. The largest increase was observed between age 3 and 4 years but further increase was steadily observed until age of 6 years. Using a multiple linear regression analysis, we found that both the use of corticosteroids and the site of mutation significantly contributed to the North Star Ambulatory Assessment changes (p < 0.001). At each age point, boys on corticosteroid treatment had higher scores than corticosteroid naïve ones (p < 0.001). Similarly, patients with mutations downstream exon 44, had lower baseline scores and lower magnitude of changes compared to those with mutations located at the 5' end of the gene (p < 0,001). Very few boys achieved the age appropriate maximum score. These results provide useful information for the assessment and counselling of young DMD boys and for the design of clinical trials in this age group.
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Annoussamy M, Lilien C, Gidaro T, Gargaun E, Chê V, Schara U, Gangfuß A, D'Amico A, Dowling JJ, Darras BT, Daron A, Hernandez A, de Lattre C, Arnal JM, Mayer M, Cuisset JM, Vuillerot C, Fontaine S, Bellance R, Biancalana V, Buj-Bello A, Hogrel JY, Landy H, Servais L. X-linked myotubular myopathy: A prospective international natural history study. Neurology 2019; 92:e1852-e1867. [PMID: 30902907 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000007319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2018] [Accepted: 12/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Because X-linked myotubular myopathy (XLMTM) is a rare neuromuscular disease caused by mutations in the MTM1 gene with a large phenotypic heterogeneity, to ensure clinical trial readiness, it was mandatory to better quantify disease burden and determine best outcome measures. METHODS We designed an international prospective and longitudinal natural history study in patients with XLMTM and assessed muscle strength and motor and respiratory functions over the first year of follow-up. The humoral immunity against adeno-associated virus serotype 8 was also monitored. RESULTS Forty-five male patients aged 3.5 months to 56.8 years were enrolled between May 2014 and May 2017. Thirteen patients had a mild phenotype (no ventilation support), 7 had an intermediate phenotype (ventilation support less than 12 hours a day), and 25 had a severe phenotype (ventilation support 12 or more hours a day). Most strength and motor function assessments could be performed even in very weak patients. Motor Function Measure 32 total score, grip and pinch strengths, and forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in the first second of exhalation, and peak cough flow measures discriminated the 3 groups of patients. Disease history revealed motor milestone loss in several patients. Longitudinal data on 37 patients showed that the Motor Function Measure 32 total score significantly decreased by 2%. Of the 38 patients evaluated, anti-adeno-associated virus type 8 neutralizing activity was detected in 26% with 2 patients having an inhibitory titer >1:10. CONCLUSIONS Our data confirm that XLMTM is slowly progressive for male survivors regardless of their phenotype and provide outcome validation and natural history data that can support clinical development in this population. CLINICALTRIALSGOV IDENTIFIER NCT02057705.
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- Mélanie Annoussamy
- From I-Motion (M.A., C.L., T.G., E.G., V.C., L.S.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; Paediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Center (U.S., A.G.), University of Essen, Germany; Unit of Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders (A. D'Amico), Department of Neurosciences, Bambino Gesu Children's Research Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Division of Neurology and Program for Genetics and Genome Biology (J.J.D.), Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Boston Children's Hospital (B.T.D.), MA; Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire (A. Daron), CHR La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium; UCI Pediatrica (A.H.), Hospital Puerta del Mar, Cadiz, Spain; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Adulte (C.d.L.), Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon; Service de Réanimation Polyvalente (J.-M.A.), Hôpital Sainte Musse, Toulon; Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires d'Ile de France-Nord et Est (M.M.), Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris; Service de Neuropédiatrie Hôpital Roger Salengro (J.-M.C.), CHRU, Lille; Service de Rééducation Pédiatrique "L'Escale" (C.V., S.F.), Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU-Lyon, France; CeRCa (R.B.), Hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, CHU de Martinique, Fort-de-France, Martinique; Laboratoire Diagnostic Génétique (V.B.), Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg; Genethon (A.B.-B.), UMR S951 Inserm, Univ Evry, Université Paris Saclay, Evry; Neuromuscular Investigation Center (J.-Y.H.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; and Valerion Therapeutics (H.L.), Concord, MA
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- From I-Motion (M.A., C.L., T.G., E.G., V.C., L.S.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; Paediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Center (U.S., A.G.), University of Essen, Germany; Unit of Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders (A. D'Amico), Department of Neurosciences, Bambino Gesu Children's Research Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Division of Neurology and Program for Genetics and Genome Biology (J.J.D.), Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Boston Children's Hospital (B.T.D.), MA; Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire (A. Daron), CHR La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium; UCI Pediatrica (A.H.), Hospital Puerta del Mar, Cadiz, Spain; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Adulte (C.d.L.), Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon; Service de Réanimation Polyvalente (J.-M.A.), Hôpital Sainte Musse, Toulon; Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires d'Ile de France-Nord et Est (M.M.), Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris; Service de Neuropédiatrie Hôpital Roger Salengro (J.-M.C.), CHRU, Lille; Service de Rééducation Pédiatrique "L'Escale" (C.V., S.F.), Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU-Lyon, France; CeRCa (R.B.), Hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, CHU de Martinique, Fort-de-France, Martinique; Laboratoire Diagnostic Génétique (V.B.), Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg; Genethon (A.B.-B.), UMR S951 Inserm, Univ Evry, Université Paris Saclay, Evry; Neuromuscular Investigation Center (J.-Y.H.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; and Valerion Therapeutics (H.L.), Concord, MA
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- From I-Motion (M.A., C.L., T.G., E.G., V.C., L.S.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; Paediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Center (U.S., A.G.), University of Essen, Germany; Unit of Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders (A. D'Amico), Department of Neurosciences, Bambino Gesu Children's Research Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Division of Neurology and Program for Genetics and Genome Biology (J.J.D.), Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Boston Children's Hospital (B.T.D.), MA; Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire (A. Daron), CHR La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium; UCI Pediatrica (A.H.), Hospital Puerta del Mar, Cadiz, Spain; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Adulte (C.d.L.), Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon; Service de Réanimation Polyvalente (J.-M.A.), Hôpital Sainte Musse, Toulon; Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires d'Ile de France-Nord et Est (M.M.), Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris; Service de Neuropédiatrie Hôpital Roger Salengro (J.-M.C.), CHRU, Lille; Service de Rééducation Pédiatrique "L'Escale" (C.V., S.F.), Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU-Lyon, France; CeRCa (R.B.), Hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, CHU de Martinique, Fort-de-France, Martinique; Laboratoire Diagnostic Génétique (V.B.), Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg; Genethon (A.B.-B.), UMR S951 Inserm, Univ Evry, Université Paris Saclay, Evry; Neuromuscular Investigation Center (J.-Y.H.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; and Valerion Therapeutics (H.L.), Concord, MA
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- From I-Motion (M.A., C.L., T.G., E.G., V.C., L.S.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; Paediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Center (U.S., A.G.), University of Essen, Germany; Unit of Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders (A. D'Amico), Department of Neurosciences, Bambino Gesu Children's Research Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Division of Neurology and Program for Genetics and Genome Biology (J.J.D.), Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Boston Children's Hospital (B.T.D.), MA; Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire (A. Daron), CHR La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium; UCI Pediatrica (A.H.), Hospital Puerta del Mar, Cadiz, Spain; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Adulte (C.d.L.), Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon; Service de Réanimation Polyvalente (J.-M.A.), Hôpital Sainte Musse, Toulon; Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires d'Ile de France-Nord et Est (M.M.), Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris; Service de Neuropédiatrie Hôpital Roger Salengro (J.-M.C.), CHRU, Lille; Service de Rééducation Pédiatrique "L'Escale" (C.V., S.F.), Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU-Lyon, France; CeRCa (R.B.), Hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, CHU de Martinique, Fort-de-France, Martinique; Laboratoire Diagnostic Génétique (V.B.), Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg; Genethon (A.B.-B.), UMR S951 Inserm, Univ Evry, Université Paris Saclay, Evry; Neuromuscular Investigation Center (J.-Y.H.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; and Valerion Therapeutics (H.L.), Concord, MA
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- From I-Motion (M.A., C.L., T.G., E.G., V.C., L.S.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; Paediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Center (U.S., A.G.), University of Essen, Germany; Unit of Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders (A. D'Amico), Department of Neurosciences, Bambino Gesu Children's Research Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Division of Neurology and Program for Genetics and Genome Biology (J.J.D.), Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Boston Children's Hospital (B.T.D.), MA; Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire (A. Daron), CHR La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium; UCI Pediatrica (A.H.), Hospital Puerta del Mar, Cadiz, Spain; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Adulte (C.d.L.), Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon; Service de Réanimation Polyvalente (J.-M.A.), Hôpital Sainte Musse, Toulon; Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires d'Ile de France-Nord et Est (M.M.), Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris; Service de Neuropédiatrie Hôpital Roger Salengro (J.-M.C.), CHRU, Lille; Service de Rééducation Pédiatrique "L'Escale" (C.V., S.F.), Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU-Lyon, France; CeRCa (R.B.), Hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, CHU de Martinique, Fort-de-France, Martinique; Laboratoire Diagnostic Génétique (V.B.), Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg; Genethon (A.B.-B.), UMR S951 Inserm, Univ Evry, Université Paris Saclay, Evry; Neuromuscular Investigation Center (J.-Y.H.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; and Valerion Therapeutics (H.L.), Concord, MA
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- From I-Motion (M.A., C.L., T.G., E.G., V.C., L.S.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; Paediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Center (U.S., A.G.), University of Essen, Germany; Unit of Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders (A. D'Amico), Department of Neurosciences, Bambino Gesu Children's Research Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Division of Neurology and Program for Genetics and Genome Biology (J.J.D.), Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Boston Children's Hospital (B.T.D.), MA; Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire (A. Daron), CHR La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium; UCI Pediatrica (A.H.), Hospital Puerta del Mar, Cadiz, Spain; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Adulte (C.d.L.), Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon; Service de Réanimation Polyvalente (J.-M.A.), Hôpital Sainte Musse, Toulon; Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires d'Ile de France-Nord et Est (M.M.), Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris; Service de Neuropédiatrie Hôpital Roger Salengro (J.-M.C.), CHRU, Lille; Service de Rééducation Pédiatrique "L'Escale" (C.V., S.F.), Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU-Lyon, France; CeRCa (R.B.), Hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, CHU de Martinique, Fort-de-France, Martinique; Laboratoire Diagnostic Génétique (V.B.), Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg; Genethon (A.B.-B.), UMR S951 Inserm, Univ Evry, Université Paris Saclay, Evry; Neuromuscular Investigation Center (J.-Y.H.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; and Valerion Therapeutics (H.L.), Concord, MA
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- From I-Motion (M.A., C.L., T.G., E.G., V.C., L.S.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; Paediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Center (U.S., A.G.), University of Essen, Germany; Unit of Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders (A. D'Amico), Department of Neurosciences, Bambino Gesu Children's Research Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Division of Neurology and Program for Genetics and Genome Biology (J.J.D.), Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Boston Children's Hospital (B.T.D.), MA; Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire (A. Daron), CHR La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium; UCI Pediatrica (A.H.), Hospital Puerta del Mar, Cadiz, Spain; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Adulte (C.d.L.), Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon; Service de Réanimation Polyvalente (J.-M.A.), Hôpital Sainte Musse, Toulon; Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires d'Ile de France-Nord et Est (M.M.), Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris; Service de Neuropédiatrie Hôpital Roger Salengro (J.-M.C.), CHRU, Lille; Service de Rééducation Pédiatrique "L'Escale" (C.V., S.F.), Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU-Lyon, France; CeRCa (R.B.), Hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, CHU de Martinique, Fort-de-France, Martinique; Laboratoire Diagnostic Génétique (V.B.), Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg; Genethon (A.B.-B.), UMR S951 Inserm, Univ Evry, Université Paris Saclay, Evry; Neuromuscular Investigation Center (J.-Y.H.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; and Valerion Therapeutics (H.L.), Concord, MA
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- From I-Motion (M.A., C.L., T.G., E.G., V.C., L.S.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; Paediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Center (U.S., A.G.), University of Essen, Germany; Unit of Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders (A. D'Amico), Department of Neurosciences, Bambino Gesu Children's Research Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Division of Neurology and Program for Genetics and Genome Biology (J.J.D.), Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Boston Children's Hospital (B.T.D.), MA; Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire (A. Daron), CHR La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium; UCI Pediatrica (A.H.), Hospital Puerta del Mar, Cadiz, Spain; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Adulte (C.d.L.), Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon; Service de Réanimation Polyvalente (J.-M.A.), Hôpital Sainte Musse, Toulon; Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires d'Ile de France-Nord et Est (M.M.), Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris; Service de Neuropédiatrie Hôpital Roger Salengro (J.-M.C.), CHRU, Lille; Service de Rééducation Pédiatrique "L'Escale" (C.V., S.F.), Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU-Lyon, France; CeRCa (R.B.), Hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, CHU de Martinique, Fort-de-France, Martinique; Laboratoire Diagnostic Génétique (V.B.), Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg; Genethon (A.B.-B.), UMR S951 Inserm, Univ Evry, Université Paris Saclay, Evry; Neuromuscular Investigation Center (J.-Y.H.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; and Valerion Therapeutics (H.L.), Concord, MA
| | - James J Dowling
- From I-Motion (M.A., C.L., T.G., E.G., V.C., L.S.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; Paediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Center (U.S., A.G.), University of Essen, Germany; Unit of Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders (A. D'Amico), Department of Neurosciences, Bambino Gesu Children's Research Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Division of Neurology and Program for Genetics and Genome Biology (J.J.D.), Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Boston Children's Hospital (B.T.D.), MA; Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire (A. Daron), CHR La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium; UCI Pediatrica (A.H.), Hospital Puerta del Mar, Cadiz, Spain; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Adulte (C.d.L.), Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon; Service de Réanimation Polyvalente (J.-M.A.), Hôpital Sainte Musse, Toulon; Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires d'Ile de France-Nord et Est (M.M.), Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris; Service de Neuropédiatrie Hôpital Roger Salengro (J.-M.C.), CHRU, Lille; Service de Rééducation Pédiatrique "L'Escale" (C.V., S.F.), Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU-Lyon, France; CeRCa (R.B.), Hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, CHU de Martinique, Fort-de-France, Martinique; Laboratoire Diagnostic Génétique (V.B.), Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg; Genethon (A.B.-B.), UMR S951 Inserm, Univ Evry, Université Paris Saclay, Evry; Neuromuscular Investigation Center (J.-Y.H.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; and Valerion Therapeutics (H.L.), Concord, MA
| | - Basil T Darras
- From I-Motion (M.A., C.L., T.G., E.G., V.C., L.S.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; Paediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Center (U.S., A.G.), University of Essen, Germany; Unit of Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders (A. D'Amico), Department of Neurosciences, Bambino Gesu Children's Research Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Division of Neurology and Program for Genetics and Genome Biology (J.J.D.), Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Boston Children's Hospital (B.T.D.), MA; Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire (A. Daron), CHR La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium; UCI Pediatrica (A.H.), Hospital Puerta del Mar, Cadiz, Spain; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Adulte (C.d.L.), Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon; Service de Réanimation Polyvalente (J.-M.A.), Hôpital Sainte Musse, Toulon; Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires d'Ile de France-Nord et Est (M.M.), Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris; Service de Neuropédiatrie Hôpital Roger Salengro (J.-M.C.), CHRU, Lille; Service de Rééducation Pédiatrique "L'Escale" (C.V., S.F.), Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU-Lyon, France; CeRCa (R.B.), Hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, CHU de Martinique, Fort-de-France, Martinique; Laboratoire Diagnostic Génétique (V.B.), Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg; Genethon (A.B.-B.), UMR S951 Inserm, Univ Evry, Université Paris Saclay, Evry; Neuromuscular Investigation Center (J.-Y.H.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; and Valerion Therapeutics (H.L.), Concord, MA
| | - Aurore Daron
- From I-Motion (M.A., C.L., T.G., E.G., V.C., L.S.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; Paediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Center (U.S., A.G.), University of Essen, Germany; Unit of Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders (A. D'Amico), Department of Neurosciences, Bambino Gesu Children's Research Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Division of Neurology and Program for Genetics and Genome Biology (J.J.D.), Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Boston Children's Hospital (B.T.D.), MA; Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire (A. Daron), CHR La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium; UCI Pediatrica (A.H.), Hospital Puerta del Mar, Cadiz, Spain; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Adulte (C.d.L.), Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon; Service de Réanimation Polyvalente (J.-M.A.), Hôpital Sainte Musse, Toulon; Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires d'Ile de France-Nord et Est (M.M.), Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris; Service de Neuropédiatrie Hôpital Roger Salengro (J.-M.C.), CHRU, Lille; Service de Rééducation Pédiatrique "L'Escale" (C.V., S.F.), Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU-Lyon, France; CeRCa (R.B.), Hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, CHU de Martinique, Fort-de-France, Martinique; Laboratoire Diagnostic Génétique (V.B.), Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg; Genethon (A.B.-B.), UMR S951 Inserm, Univ Evry, Université Paris Saclay, Evry; Neuromuscular Investigation Center (J.-Y.H.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; and Valerion Therapeutics (H.L.), Concord, MA
| | - Arturo Hernandez
- From I-Motion (M.A., C.L., T.G., E.G., V.C., L.S.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; Paediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Center (U.S., A.G.), University of Essen, Germany; Unit of Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders (A. D'Amico), Department of Neurosciences, Bambino Gesu Children's Research Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Division of Neurology and Program for Genetics and Genome Biology (J.J.D.), Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Boston Children's Hospital (B.T.D.), MA; Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire (A. Daron), CHR La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium; UCI Pediatrica (A.H.), Hospital Puerta del Mar, Cadiz, Spain; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Adulte (C.d.L.), Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon; Service de Réanimation Polyvalente (J.-M.A.), Hôpital Sainte Musse, Toulon; Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires d'Ile de France-Nord et Est (M.M.), Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris; Service de Neuropédiatrie Hôpital Roger Salengro (J.-M.C.), CHRU, Lille; Service de Rééducation Pédiatrique "L'Escale" (C.V., S.F.), Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU-Lyon, France; CeRCa (R.B.), Hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, CHU de Martinique, Fort-de-France, Martinique; Laboratoire Diagnostic Génétique (V.B.), Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg; Genethon (A.B.-B.), UMR S951 Inserm, Univ Evry, Université Paris Saclay, Evry; Neuromuscular Investigation Center (J.-Y.H.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; and Valerion Therapeutics (H.L.), Concord, MA
| | - Capucine de Lattre
- From I-Motion (M.A., C.L., T.G., E.G., V.C., L.S.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; Paediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Center (U.S., A.G.), University of Essen, Germany; Unit of Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders (A. D'Amico), Department of Neurosciences, Bambino Gesu Children's Research Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Division of Neurology and Program for Genetics and Genome Biology (J.J.D.), Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Boston Children's Hospital (B.T.D.), MA; Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire (A. Daron), CHR La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium; UCI Pediatrica (A.H.), Hospital Puerta del Mar, Cadiz, Spain; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Adulte (C.d.L.), Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon; Service de Réanimation Polyvalente (J.-M.A.), Hôpital Sainte Musse, Toulon; Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires d'Ile de France-Nord et Est (M.M.), Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris; Service de Neuropédiatrie Hôpital Roger Salengro (J.-M.C.), CHRU, Lille; Service de Rééducation Pédiatrique "L'Escale" (C.V., S.F.), Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU-Lyon, France; CeRCa (R.B.), Hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, CHU de Martinique, Fort-de-France, Martinique; Laboratoire Diagnostic Génétique (V.B.), Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg; Genethon (A.B.-B.), UMR S951 Inserm, Univ Evry, Université Paris Saclay, Evry; Neuromuscular Investigation Center (J.-Y.H.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; and Valerion Therapeutics (H.L.), Concord, MA
| | - Jean-Michel Arnal
- From I-Motion (M.A., C.L., T.G., E.G., V.C., L.S.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; Paediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Center (U.S., A.G.), University of Essen, Germany; Unit of Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders (A. D'Amico), Department of Neurosciences, Bambino Gesu Children's Research Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Division of Neurology and Program for Genetics and Genome Biology (J.J.D.), Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Boston Children's Hospital (B.T.D.), MA; Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire (A. Daron), CHR La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium; UCI Pediatrica (A.H.), Hospital Puerta del Mar, Cadiz, Spain; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Adulte (C.d.L.), Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon; Service de Réanimation Polyvalente (J.-M.A.), Hôpital Sainte Musse, Toulon; Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires d'Ile de France-Nord et Est (M.M.), Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris; Service de Neuropédiatrie Hôpital Roger Salengro (J.-M.C.), CHRU, Lille; Service de Rééducation Pédiatrique "L'Escale" (C.V., S.F.), Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU-Lyon, France; CeRCa (R.B.), Hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, CHU de Martinique, Fort-de-France, Martinique; Laboratoire Diagnostic Génétique (V.B.), Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg; Genethon (A.B.-B.), UMR S951 Inserm, Univ Evry, Université Paris Saclay, Evry; Neuromuscular Investigation Center (J.-Y.H.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; and Valerion Therapeutics (H.L.), Concord, MA
| | - Michèle Mayer
- From I-Motion (M.A., C.L., T.G., E.G., V.C., L.S.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; Paediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Center (U.S., A.G.), University of Essen, Germany; Unit of Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders (A. D'Amico), Department of Neurosciences, Bambino Gesu Children's Research Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Division of Neurology and Program for Genetics and Genome Biology (J.J.D.), Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Boston Children's Hospital (B.T.D.), MA; Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire (A. Daron), CHR La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium; UCI Pediatrica (A.H.), Hospital Puerta del Mar, Cadiz, Spain; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Adulte (C.d.L.), Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon; Service de Réanimation Polyvalente (J.-M.A.), Hôpital Sainte Musse, Toulon; Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires d'Ile de France-Nord et Est (M.M.), Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris; Service de Neuropédiatrie Hôpital Roger Salengro (J.-M.C.), CHRU, Lille; Service de Rééducation Pédiatrique "L'Escale" (C.V., S.F.), Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU-Lyon, France; CeRCa (R.B.), Hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, CHU de Martinique, Fort-de-France, Martinique; Laboratoire Diagnostic Génétique (V.B.), Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg; Genethon (A.B.-B.), UMR S951 Inserm, Univ Evry, Université Paris Saclay, Evry; Neuromuscular Investigation Center (J.-Y.H.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; and Valerion Therapeutics (H.L.), Concord, MA
| | - Jean-Marie Cuisset
- From I-Motion (M.A., C.L., T.G., E.G., V.C., L.S.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; Paediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Center (U.S., A.G.), University of Essen, Germany; Unit of Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders (A. D'Amico), Department of Neurosciences, Bambino Gesu Children's Research Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Division of Neurology and Program for Genetics and Genome Biology (J.J.D.), Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Boston Children's Hospital (B.T.D.), MA; Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire (A. Daron), CHR La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium; UCI Pediatrica (A.H.), Hospital Puerta del Mar, Cadiz, Spain; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Adulte (C.d.L.), Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon; Service de Réanimation Polyvalente (J.-M.A.), Hôpital Sainte Musse, Toulon; Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires d'Ile de France-Nord et Est (M.M.), Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris; Service de Neuropédiatrie Hôpital Roger Salengro (J.-M.C.), CHRU, Lille; Service de Rééducation Pédiatrique "L'Escale" (C.V., S.F.), Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU-Lyon, France; CeRCa (R.B.), Hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, CHU de Martinique, Fort-de-France, Martinique; Laboratoire Diagnostic Génétique (V.B.), Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg; Genethon (A.B.-B.), UMR S951 Inserm, Univ Evry, Université Paris Saclay, Evry; Neuromuscular Investigation Center (J.-Y.H.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; and Valerion Therapeutics (H.L.), Concord, MA
| | - Carole Vuillerot
- From I-Motion (M.A., C.L., T.G., E.G., V.C., L.S.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; Paediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Center (U.S., A.G.), University of Essen, Germany; Unit of Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders (A. D'Amico), Department of Neurosciences, Bambino Gesu Children's Research Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Division of Neurology and Program for Genetics and Genome Biology (J.J.D.), Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Boston Children's Hospital (B.T.D.), MA; Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire (A. Daron), CHR La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium; UCI Pediatrica (A.H.), Hospital Puerta del Mar, Cadiz, Spain; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Adulte (C.d.L.), Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon; Service de Réanimation Polyvalente (J.-M.A.), Hôpital Sainte Musse, Toulon; Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires d'Ile de France-Nord et Est (M.M.), Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris; Service de Neuropédiatrie Hôpital Roger Salengro (J.-M.C.), CHRU, Lille; Service de Rééducation Pédiatrique "L'Escale" (C.V., S.F.), Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU-Lyon, France; CeRCa (R.B.), Hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, CHU de Martinique, Fort-de-France, Martinique; Laboratoire Diagnostic Génétique (V.B.), Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg; Genethon (A.B.-B.), UMR S951 Inserm, Univ Evry, Université Paris Saclay, Evry; Neuromuscular Investigation Center (J.-Y.H.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; and Valerion Therapeutics (H.L.), Concord, MA
| | - Stéphanie Fontaine
- From I-Motion (M.A., C.L., T.G., E.G., V.C., L.S.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; Paediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Center (U.S., A.G.), University of Essen, Germany; Unit of Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders (A. D'Amico), Department of Neurosciences, Bambino Gesu Children's Research Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Division of Neurology and Program for Genetics and Genome Biology (J.J.D.), Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Boston Children's Hospital (B.T.D.), MA; Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire (A. Daron), CHR La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium; UCI Pediatrica (A.H.), Hospital Puerta del Mar, Cadiz, Spain; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Adulte (C.d.L.), Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon; Service de Réanimation Polyvalente (J.-M.A.), Hôpital Sainte Musse, Toulon; Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires d'Ile de France-Nord et Est (M.M.), Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris; Service de Neuropédiatrie Hôpital Roger Salengro (J.-M.C.), CHRU, Lille; Service de Rééducation Pédiatrique "L'Escale" (C.V., S.F.), Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU-Lyon, France; CeRCa (R.B.), Hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, CHU de Martinique, Fort-de-France, Martinique; Laboratoire Diagnostic Génétique (V.B.), Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg; Genethon (A.B.-B.), UMR S951 Inserm, Univ Evry, Université Paris Saclay, Evry; Neuromuscular Investigation Center (J.-Y.H.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; and Valerion Therapeutics (H.L.), Concord, MA
| | - Rémi Bellance
- From I-Motion (M.A., C.L., T.G., E.G., V.C., L.S.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; Paediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Center (U.S., A.G.), University of Essen, Germany; Unit of Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders (A. D'Amico), Department of Neurosciences, Bambino Gesu Children's Research Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Division of Neurology and Program for Genetics and Genome Biology (J.J.D.), Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Boston Children's Hospital (B.T.D.), MA; Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire (A. Daron), CHR La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium; UCI Pediatrica (A.H.), Hospital Puerta del Mar, Cadiz, Spain; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Adulte (C.d.L.), Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon; Service de Réanimation Polyvalente (J.-M.A.), Hôpital Sainte Musse, Toulon; Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires d'Ile de France-Nord et Est (M.M.), Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris; Service de Neuropédiatrie Hôpital Roger Salengro (J.-M.C.), CHRU, Lille; Service de Rééducation Pédiatrique "L'Escale" (C.V., S.F.), Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU-Lyon, France; CeRCa (R.B.), Hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, CHU de Martinique, Fort-de-France, Martinique; Laboratoire Diagnostic Génétique (V.B.), Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg; Genethon (A.B.-B.), UMR S951 Inserm, Univ Evry, Université Paris Saclay, Evry; Neuromuscular Investigation Center (J.-Y.H.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; and Valerion Therapeutics (H.L.), Concord, MA
| | - Valérie Biancalana
- From I-Motion (M.A., C.L., T.G., E.G., V.C., L.S.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; Paediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Center (U.S., A.G.), University of Essen, Germany; Unit of Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders (A. D'Amico), Department of Neurosciences, Bambino Gesu Children's Research Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Division of Neurology and Program for Genetics and Genome Biology (J.J.D.), Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Boston Children's Hospital (B.T.D.), MA; Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire (A. Daron), CHR La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium; UCI Pediatrica (A.H.), Hospital Puerta del Mar, Cadiz, Spain; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Adulte (C.d.L.), Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon; Service de Réanimation Polyvalente (J.-M.A.), Hôpital Sainte Musse, Toulon; Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires d'Ile de France-Nord et Est (M.M.), Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris; Service de Neuropédiatrie Hôpital Roger Salengro (J.-M.C.), CHRU, Lille; Service de Rééducation Pédiatrique "L'Escale" (C.V., S.F.), Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU-Lyon, France; CeRCa (R.B.), Hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, CHU de Martinique, Fort-de-France, Martinique; Laboratoire Diagnostic Génétique (V.B.), Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg; Genethon (A.B.-B.), UMR S951 Inserm, Univ Evry, Université Paris Saclay, Evry; Neuromuscular Investigation Center (J.-Y.H.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; and Valerion Therapeutics (H.L.), Concord, MA
| | - Ana Buj-Bello
- From I-Motion (M.A., C.L., T.G., E.G., V.C., L.S.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; Paediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Center (U.S., A.G.), University of Essen, Germany; Unit of Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders (A. D'Amico), Department of Neurosciences, Bambino Gesu Children's Research Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Division of Neurology and Program for Genetics and Genome Biology (J.J.D.), Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Boston Children's Hospital (B.T.D.), MA; Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire (A. Daron), CHR La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium; UCI Pediatrica (A.H.), Hospital Puerta del Mar, Cadiz, Spain; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Adulte (C.d.L.), Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon; Service de Réanimation Polyvalente (J.-M.A.), Hôpital Sainte Musse, Toulon; Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires d'Ile de France-Nord et Est (M.M.), Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris; Service de Neuropédiatrie Hôpital Roger Salengro (J.-M.C.), CHRU, Lille; Service de Rééducation Pédiatrique "L'Escale" (C.V., S.F.), Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU-Lyon, France; CeRCa (R.B.), Hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, CHU de Martinique, Fort-de-France, Martinique; Laboratoire Diagnostic Génétique (V.B.), Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg; Genethon (A.B.-B.), UMR S951 Inserm, Univ Evry, Université Paris Saclay, Evry; Neuromuscular Investigation Center (J.-Y.H.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; and Valerion Therapeutics (H.L.), Concord, MA
| | - Jean-Yves Hogrel
- From I-Motion (M.A., C.L., T.G., E.G., V.C., L.S.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; Paediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Center (U.S., A.G.), University of Essen, Germany; Unit of Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders (A. D'Amico), Department of Neurosciences, Bambino Gesu Children's Research Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Division of Neurology and Program for Genetics and Genome Biology (J.J.D.), Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Boston Children's Hospital (B.T.D.), MA; Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire (A. Daron), CHR La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium; UCI Pediatrica (A.H.), Hospital Puerta del Mar, Cadiz, Spain; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Adulte (C.d.L.), Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon; Service de Réanimation Polyvalente (J.-M.A.), Hôpital Sainte Musse, Toulon; Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires d'Ile de France-Nord et Est (M.M.), Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris; Service de Neuropédiatrie Hôpital Roger Salengro (J.-M.C.), CHRU, Lille; Service de Rééducation Pédiatrique "L'Escale" (C.V., S.F.), Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU-Lyon, France; CeRCa (R.B.), Hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, CHU de Martinique, Fort-de-France, Martinique; Laboratoire Diagnostic Génétique (V.B.), Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg; Genethon (A.B.-B.), UMR S951 Inserm, Univ Evry, Université Paris Saclay, Evry; Neuromuscular Investigation Center (J.-Y.H.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; and Valerion Therapeutics (H.L.), Concord, MA
| | - Hal Landy
- From I-Motion (M.A., C.L., T.G., E.G., V.C., L.S.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; Paediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Center (U.S., A.G.), University of Essen, Germany; Unit of Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders (A. D'Amico), Department of Neurosciences, Bambino Gesu Children's Research Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Division of Neurology and Program for Genetics and Genome Biology (J.J.D.), Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Boston Children's Hospital (B.T.D.), MA; Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire (A. Daron), CHR La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium; UCI Pediatrica (A.H.), Hospital Puerta del Mar, Cadiz, Spain; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Adulte (C.d.L.), Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon; Service de Réanimation Polyvalente (J.-M.A.), Hôpital Sainte Musse, Toulon; Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires d'Ile de France-Nord et Est (M.M.), Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris; Service de Neuropédiatrie Hôpital Roger Salengro (J.-M.C.), CHRU, Lille; Service de Rééducation Pédiatrique "L'Escale" (C.V., S.F.), Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU-Lyon, France; CeRCa (R.B.), Hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, CHU de Martinique, Fort-de-France, Martinique; Laboratoire Diagnostic Génétique (V.B.), Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg; Genethon (A.B.-B.), UMR S951 Inserm, Univ Evry, Université Paris Saclay, Evry; Neuromuscular Investigation Center (J.-Y.H.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; and Valerion Therapeutics (H.L.), Concord, MA
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- From I-Motion (M.A., C.L., T.G., E.G., V.C., L.S.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; Paediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Center (U.S., A.G.), University of Essen, Germany; Unit of Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders (A. D'Amico), Department of Neurosciences, Bambino Gesu Children's Research Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Division of Neurology and Program for Genetics and Genome Biology (J.J.D.), Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Boston Children's Hospital (B.T.D.), MA; Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire (A. Daron), CHR La Citadelle, Liège, Belgium; UCI Pediatrica (A.H.), Hospital Puerta del Mar, Cadiz, Spain; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Adulte (C.d.L.), Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon; Service de Réanimation Polyvalente (J.-M.A.), Hôpital Sainte Musse, Toulon; Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires d'Ile de France-Nord et Est (M.M.), Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris; Service de Neuropédiatrie Hôpital Roger Salengro (J.-M.C.), CHRU, Lille; Service de Rééducation Pédiatrique "L'Escale" (C.V., S.F.), Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU-Lyon, France; CeRCa (R.B.), Hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, CHU de Martinique, Fort-de-France, Martinique; Laboratoire Diagnostic Génétique (V.B.), Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg; Genethon (A.B.-B.), UMR S951 Inserm, Univ Evry, Université Paris Saclay, Evry; Neuromuscular Investigation Center (J.-Y.H.), Institute of Myology, Paris, France; and Valerion Therapeutics (H.L.), Concord, MA.
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Luiz LC, Marson FAL, Bresciani Almeida CC, Toro AADC, Nucci A, Ribeiro JD. Analysis of motor and respiratory function in Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients. Respir Physiol Neurobiol 2019; 262:1-11. [PMID: 30660861 DOI: 10.1016/j.resp.2019.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2018] [Revised: 06/28/2018] [Accepted: 01/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD) shows motor and respiratory impairment. METHODS 19 DMD patients (DMDG) (nine ambulatory and 10 non-ambulatory) were evaluated through motor function measure (MFM), 6-minute walk test (6MWT), respiratory muscle strength, cough peak flow, spirometry and volumetric capnography (VCap) tools. Control group that performed spirometry and VCap (CG1-n = 17) were different from those that performed the 6MWT (CG2-n = 8). RESULTS The follow tools were assessed (p < 0.05): (i) MFM: Ambulatory patients showed higher values than non-ambulatory patients; (ii) 6MWT: DMDG walked a shorter distance and showed higher respiratory rate at rest and heart rate (HR) at rest than CG2; (iii) Spirometry: DMDG and non-ambulatory patients had minor values achieved in spirometry when compared with CG1 and ambulatory patients, respectively; (iv) VCap: DMDG when compared with CG1 showed: (<11 years-old) lower values in VCap parameters; (>11 years-old): higher HR and lower slope 2. There was correlation between spirometry, mainly for zFEV1/FVC, and MFM. CONCLUSION DMDG showed motor (MFM/6MWT) and respiratory (spirometry/VCap) deterioration when compared with CG. Non-ambulatory condition was associated with worse MFM and spirometry.
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- Lívia Cocato Luiz
- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, 13081-970, P.O. Box: 6111 Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, 13081-970, P.O. Box: 6111 Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil; Department of Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, 13081-970, P.O. Box: 6111 Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil; Laboratory of Pulmonary Physiology, Center for Pediatrics Investigation, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, 13081-970, P.O. Box: 6111 Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, 13081-970, P.O. Box: 6111 Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, 13081-970, P.O. Box: 6111 Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, 13081-970, P.O. Box: 6111 Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil; Laboratory of Pulmonary Physiology, Center for Pediatrics Investigation, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, 13081-970, P.O. Box: 6111 Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Goselink RJ, Schreuder TH, van Alfen N, de Groot IJ, Jansen M, Lemmers RJ, van der Vliet PJ, van der Stoep N, Theelen T, Voermans NC, van der Maarel SM, van Engelen BG, Erasmus CE. Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy in Childhood: A Nationwide Natural History Study. Ann Neurol 2018; 84:627-637. [PMID: 30179273 PMCID: PMC6282793 DOI: 10.1002/ana.25326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2018] [Revised: 08/29/2018] [Accepted: 08/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD) is one of the most frequent heritable muscular dystrophies, with a large variety in age at onset and disease severity. The natural history and molecular characteristics of FSHD in childhood are incompletely understood. Our objective is to clinically and genetically characterize FSHD in childhood. METHODS We performed a nationwide, single-investigator, natural history study on FSHD in childhood. RESULTS Multiple-source recruitment resulted in 32 patients with FSHD (0-17 years), leading to an estimated prevalence of 1 in 100,000 children in The Netherlands. This series of 32 children with FSHD revealed a heterogeneous phenotype and genotype in childhood. The phenotypic hallmarks of FSHD in childhood are: facial weakness with normal or only mildly affected motor performance, decreased functional exercise capacity (6-minute walk test), lumbar hyperlordosis, and increased echo intensity on muscle ultrasonography. In addition, pain and fatigue were frequent and patients experienced a lower quality of life compared to healthy peers. In contrast to the literature on early-onset FSHD, systemic features such as hearing loss and retinal and cardiac abnormalities were infrequent and subclinical, and epilepsy and intellectual disability were absent. Genotypically, patients had a mean D4Z4 repeat array of 5 units (range, 2-9), and 14% of the mutations were de novo. INTERPRETATION FSHD in childhood is more prevalent than previously known and the genotype resembles classic FSHD. Importantly, FSHD mainly affects functional exercise capacity and quality of life in children. As such, these results are paramount for counseling, clinical management, and stratification in clinical research. Ann Neurol 2018;84:635-645.
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- Rianne J.M. Goselink
- Department of Neurology, Donders Centre for NeuroscienceRadboud University Medical CentreNijmegenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Donders Centre for NeuroscienceRadboud University Medical CentreNijmegenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Donders Centre for NeuroscienceRadboud University Medical CentreNijmegenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Donders Centre for NeuroscienceRadboud University Medical CentreNijmegenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Donders Centre for NeuroscienceRadboud University Medical CentreNijmegenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical GeneticsLeiden University Medical CentreLeidenThe Netherlands
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- Department of OphthalmologyRadboud University Medical CentreNijmegenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Donders Centre for NeuroscienceRadboud University Medical CentreNijmegenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Donders Centre for NeuroscienceRadboud University Medical CentreNijmegenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Donders Centre for NeuroscienceRadboud University Medical CentreNijmegenThe Netherlands
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Ricci F, Brusa C, Rossi F, Rolle E, Placentino V, Berardinelli A, Pagliardini V, Porta F, Spada M, Mongini T. Functional assessment tools in children with Pompe disease: A pilot comparative study to identify suitable outcome measures for the standard of care. Eur J Paediatr Neurol 2018; 22:1103-1109. [PMID: 30166092 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpn.2018.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2018] [Revised: 08/05/2018] [Accepted: 08/08/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pompe disease (PD) is a rare condition caused by mutations in gene encoding for the enzyme alpha-glucosidase, resulting in an abnormal intracellular accumulation of glycogen. The disease clinical spectrum ranges from severe infantile forms to adult-onset forms with minor limitations. Since 2000 enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) is available and disease natural history has changed, with prolonged survival and evidence of myopathic features. METHODS In this study, we monitored disease progression up to three years in eight young patients with PD. Based on the literature data and the long term personal experience, we selected validated functional scales for neuromuscular disorders and compared the results to identify a simple and reliable protocol for the follow-up of children with PD. Moreover, we evaluated cognitive functions using developmental/cognitive tests. RESULTS Based on study results, we suggest that motor functions in children with PD could be better assessed by Chop Intend, MFM20 (Motor Function Measure Scale for Neuromuscular Diseases 20) and NSAA (North Star Ambulatory Assessment), according to age and functional level. Evaluation should be completed with ROM (Range Of Motion) measurement, MRC (Medical Research Council) evaluation and 6MWT (6 Minute Walk test) when possible. CONCLUSIONS The proposed protocol seems to be reliable and should be done every six months, because of the progressive natural history of the disease, the rapid changes typical of developmental age and the need to document ERT effects. About cognitive functions, additional tests to classical intelligence scales (WISC, WPPSI) should be useful to better describe specific neuropsychological profile.
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- Federica Ricci
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child Neurology and Psychiatry, Turin University Hospital, Piazza Polonia 94, 10126, Turin, Italy.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child Neurology and Psychiatry, Turin University Hospital, Piazza Polonia 94, 10126, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child Neurology and Psychiatry, Turin University Hospital, Piazza Polonia 94, 10126, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child Neurology and Psychiatry, Turin University Hospital, Piazza Polonia 94, 10126, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child Neurology and Psychiatry, Turin University Hospital, Piazza Polonia 94, 10126, Turin, Italy
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- Division of Childhood and Adolescence Neurology, IRCCS Mondino, via Mondino 2, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Metabolic Diseases, Turin University Hospital, Piazza Polonia 94, 10126, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Metabolic Diseases, Turin University Hospital, Piazza Polonia 94, 10126, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Metabolic Diseases, Turin University Hospital, Piazza Polonia 94, 10126, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Division of Neurology and Neuromuscular Diseases, Turin University Hospital, Corso Bramante 88/90, 10126, Turin, Italy
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Chabanon A, Seferian AM, Daron A, Péréon Y, Cances C, Vuillerot C, De Waele L, Cuisset JM, Laugel V, Schara U, Gidaro T, Gilabert S, Hogrel JY, Baudin PY, Carlier P, Fournier E, Lowes LP, Hellbach N, Seabrook T, Toledano E, Annoussamy M, Servais L. Prospective and longitudinal natural history study of patients with Type 2 and 3 spinal muscular atrophy: Baseline data NatHis-SMA study. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0201004. [PMID: 30048507 PMCID: PMC6062049 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0201004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2017] [Accepted: 07/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a monogenic disorder caused by loss of function mutations in the survival motor neuron 1 gene, which results in a broad range of disease severity, from neonatal to adult onset. There is currently a concerted effort to define the natural history of the disease and develop outcome measures that accurately capture its complexity. As several therapeutic strategies are currently under investigation and both the FDA and EMA have recently approved the first medical treatment for SMA, there is a critical need to identify the right association of responsive outcome measures and biomarkers for individual patient follow-up. As an approved treatment becomes available, untreated patients will soon become rare, further intensifying the need for a rapid, prospective and longitudinal study of the natural history of SMA Type 2 and 3. Here we present the baseline assessments of 81 patients aged 2 to 30 years of which 19 are non-sitter SMA Type 2, 34 are sitter SMA Type 2, 9 non-ambulant SMA Type 3 and 19 ambulant SMA Type 3. Collecting these data at nine sites in France, Germany and Belgium established the feasibility of gathering consistent data from numerous and demanding assessments in a multicenter SMA study. Most assessments discriminated between the four groups well. This included the Motor Function Measure (MFM), pulmonary function testing, strength, electroneuromyography, muscle imaging and workspace volume. Additionally, all of the assessments showed good correlation with the MFM score. As the untreated patient population decreases, having reliable and valid multi-site data will be imperative for recruitment in clinical trials. The pending two-year study results will evaluate the sensitivity of the studied outcomes and biomarkers to disease progression. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02391831).
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires, CHU de Liège, Belgium
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- Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Atlantique-Occitanie-Caraïbes, Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu, Nantes, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires, Hôpital des Enfants, Toulouse, France
- Unité de neurologie pédiatrique, Hôpital des Enfants, Toulouse, France
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- Service de rééducation pédiatrique infantile”L’Escale”, Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU-Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven Kulak Kortijk, Kortrijk, Belgium
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires, Hôpital Roger Salengro, Lille, France
- Service de Neuropédiatrie, Hôpital Roger Salengro, Lille, France
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- Neuropédiatrie/INSERM CIC 1434, CHU Strasbourg Hautepierre, Strasbourg, France
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- Paediatric neurology and neuromuscular center, University of Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Institute of Myology, GH Pitié Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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- Consultants for Research in Imaging and Spectroscopy (CRIS), Tournai, Belgium
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- Institute of Myology, GH Pitié Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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- Center for Gene Therapy, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Roche Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development, Roche Innovation Center, Basel, Switzerland
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- Roche Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development, Roche Innovation Center, Basel, Switzerland
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- Institute of Myology, GH Pitié Salpêtrière, Paris, France
- Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires, CHU de Liège, Belgium
- Service de Pédiatrie, CHU de Liège, Liège, Belgium
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Jacqmin P, Gieschke R, Delor I, Snoeck E, Vianna E, Vuillerot C, Sanwald Ducray P. Mathematical Disease Progression Modeling in Type 2/3 Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Muscle Nerve 2018; 58:528-535. [PMID: 29938801 DOI: 10.1002/mus.26178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2017] [Revised: 05/17/2018] [Accepted: 05/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION We propose a mathematical model to empirically describe spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) progression assessed by the 3 domains of the motor function measure (MFM) scale. The model implements development and deterioration of muscle function. METHODS Nonlinear mixed-effects modeling was applied to data from 2 observational studies and 1 prospective clinical efficacy study comprising 190 healthy participants and 277 patients with type 2/3 SMA. RESULTS The model evidenced correlations between parameter estimates for different MFM domains. Slower development in MFM domain D1 (standing and transfers) was associated with faster deterioration for MFM domains D2 (proximal and axial motricity) and D3 (distal motor function). DISCUSSION The model describes all individual data well, although sparseness and variability of observational data prevented numerically stable estimation of parameters. Treatment duration in clinical studies was too limited to determine a proper drug-effect model that could differentiate between symptomatic and disease modifying effects. Muscle Nerve 58: 528-535, 2018.
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- F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Roche Innovation Center Basel, Grenzacher Street 124, Basel, Switzerland
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- F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Roche Innovation Center Basel, Grenzacher Street 124, Basel, Switzerland
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital Femme-Mère-Enfant, L'Escale, Service de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation Pédiatrique, Bron, France.,Université de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Roche Innovation Center Basel, Grenzacher Street 124, Basel, Switzerland
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Massetti T, Fávero FM, Menezes LDCD, Alvarez MPB, Crocetta TB, Guarnieri R, Nunes FLS, Monteiro CBDM, Silva TDD. Achievement of Virtual and Real Objects Using a Short-Term Motor Learning Protocol in People with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Crossover Randomized Controlled Trial. Games Health J 2018; 7:107-115. [PMID: 29608336 DOI: 10.1089/g4h.2016.0088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate whether people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) practicing a task in a virtual environment could improve performance given a similar task in a real environment, as well as distinguishing whether there is transference between performing the practice in virtual environment and then a real environment and vice versa. METHODS Twenty-two people with DMD were evaluated and divided into two groups. The goal was to reach out and touch a red cube. Group A began with the real task and had to touch a real object, and Group B began with the virtual task and had to reach a virtual object using the Kinect system. RESULTS ANOVA showed that all participants decreased the movement time from the first (M = 973 ms) to the last block of acquisition (M = 783 ms) in both virtual and real tasks and motor learning could be inferred by the short-term retention and transfer task (with increasing distance of the target). However, the evaluation of task performance demonstrated that the virtual task provided an inferior performance when compared to the real task in all phases of the study, and there was no effect for sequence. CONCLUSIONS Both virtual and real tasks promoted improvement of performance in the acquisition phase, short-term retention, and transfer. However, there was no transference of learning between environments. In conclusion, it is recommended that the use of virtual environments for individuals with DMD needs to be considered carefully.
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- Thais Massetti
- 1 Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo , São Paulo, Brazil
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- 2 Paulista School of Medicine, Federal University of São Paulo , UNIFESP, São Paulo, Brazil
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- 4 School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities, University of São Paulo , EACH-USP, São Paulo, Brazil
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- 2 Paulista School of Medicine, Federal University of São Paulo , UNIFESP, São Paulo, Brazil
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Mandarakas MR, Rose KJ, Sanmaneechai O, Menezes MP, Refshauge KM, Burns J. Functional outcome measures for infantile Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: a systematic review. J Peripher Nerv Syst 2018. [PMID: 29521025 DOI: 10.1111/jns.12258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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A functional outcome measure for infants (aged 0-3 years) with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease is needed for upcoming disease-modifying trials. A systematic review of outcome measures for infants with neuromuscular disorders was completed to determine if validated measures were available for the CMT infant population. We assessed 20,375 papers and identified seven functional outcome measures for infants with neuromuscular disorders. Six were developed and validated for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). There were no CMT-specific outcome measures identified; however, one (motor function measure) assessed a range of neuromuscular disorders including 13 infants and children with CMT. The included studies exhibited "good" face, discriminant, convergent and concurrent validity, and reported excellent intra- and inter-rater reliability. No outcome measure was subjected to item response theory. Studies reported outcome measures comprising of 51 different items assessing six domains of function: reflexive movement, axial movement, limb movement, positioning, gross motor, and fine-motor skills. Scoring of items ranged from 2- to 7-point rating scales; and none were scaled to normative reference values to account for changes in growth and development. The SMA focus of most items is likely to produce ceiling effects and lack sensitivity and responsiveness for within and between types of CMT in infants. Nevertheless, several items across scales assessing distal strength, gross- and fine-motor function, could be included in the development of a composite functional outcome measure for infants with CMT to assess disease-modifying interventions.
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- Melissa R Mandarakas
- Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Schreiber A, Brochard S, Rippert P, Fontaine-Carbonnel S, Payan C, Poirot I, Hamroun D, Vuillerot C. Corticosteroids in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: impact on the motor function measure sensitivity to change and implications for clinical trials. Dev Med Child Neurol 2018; 60:185-191. [PMID: 28990163 DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.13590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/24/2017] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIM To monitor the evolution of the motor function of ambulatory patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) treated by corticosteroids for 2 years in comparison with untreated patients. METHOD This observational, multicentre cohort study explores the evolution of the motor function measure (MFM) over a 24-month period for 29 ambulant corticosteroids-treated and 45 ambulant untreated patients with DMD. RESULTS Significant differences were found between mean MFM scores in corticosteroids-treated and untreated groups for domain 1 of the MFM (standing position and transfers; D1), domain 2 of the MFM (axial and proximal motor function; D2), and domain 3 of the MFM (distal motor function; D3). Subscores were between 0 months and 6 months, and 0 months and 24 months. For the D1 subscore specifically, there was a significant increase in the corticosteroids-treated group (mean±standard deviation [SD] slope of change=12.6±15.5%/y), while a decrease was observed in the untreated group (-17.8±17.7%/y) between 0 months and 6 months (p<0.001). Sensitivity to change as assessed by standardized response means was high between 12 months and 24 months for D1 of both corticosteroids-treated and untreated groups (1.0 and 1.2 respectively), and low for D2 and D3 of both treated and untreated groups. INTERPRETATION Patients with DMD treated by corticosteroids present a different course of the disease as assessed by MFM, confirming the sensitivity to change of the MFM in this population. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS Corticosteroids have a quantitative impact on muscle strength 6 to 24 months after starting treatment. Motor function measure is a valid outcome measure in Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients under corticosteroid treatment.
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- Audrey Schreiber
- Service de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation, CHRU de Brest, Hôpital Morvan, Brest, France
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- Service de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation, CHRU de Brest, Hôpital Morvan, Brest, France
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- Pôle Information Médicale, Évaluation, Recherche, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France.,Service de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation Pédiatrique, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital Femme-Mère-Enfant, L'Escale, Bron, France
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- Service de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation Pédiatrique, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital Femme-Mère-Enfant, L'Escale, Bron, France
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- Service de Pharmacologie Clinique (AP-HP), IHU-AICM, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Pitié Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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- Service de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation Pédiatrique, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital Femme-Mère-Enfant, L'Escale, Bron, France
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- Direction de la Recherche et de l'Innovation, CHRU de Montpellier, Hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve, Montpellier, France
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- Service de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation Pédiatrique, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital Femme-Mère-Enfant, L'Escale, Bron, France.,CNRS UMR 5558, Laboratoire de Biométrie et Biologie Evolutive, Equipe Biostatistique Santé, Pierre-Bénite, France.,Université Lyon I, Lyon, France
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Khirani S, Dabaj I, Amaddeo A, Olmo Arroyo J, Ropers J, Tirolien S, Coudert V, Estournet B, Fauroux B, Quijano-Roy S. Effect of Salbutamol on Respiratory Muscle Strength in Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Pediatr Neurol 2017; 73:78-87.e1. [PMID: 28668232 DOI: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2017.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2016] [Accepted: 04/12/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Oral salbutamol has shown clinical benefits in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). We studied its effect on the respiratory muscle strength in children with different types of SMA. METHODS Lung and respiratory muscle functions were assessed in children receiving daily oral salbutamol for at least one year. The respiratory data of age-matched SMA II historical control subjects were compared with data of SMA II patients receiving salbutamol. RESULTS Seven children (6.4 ± 2.0 years old, range four to ten; one SMA I, five SMA II, and one SMA III) treated with salbutamol (duration 23 ± 8 months) were assessed. Maximal static inspiratory pressure, sniff nasal inspiratory pressure, and slow vital capacity were significantly better in the salbutamol-treated SMA II group compared with control subjects (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Long-term oral salbutamol showed benefits in respiratory function in children with SMA and appeared to increase the strength of the inspiratory muscles in a small cohort of SMA II patients.
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- Sonia Khirani
- ASV Santé, Gennevilliers, France; AP-HP, Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, Pediatric Noninvasive Ventilation and Sleep Unit, Paris, France
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- AP-HP, Hôpital Raymond Poincaré, Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris-Ile-de-France Ouest, Pôle pédiatrique, Service de Pédiatrie, Garches, France; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Garches-Necker-Mondor-Hendaye (GNMH), Garches, France; Réseau National de Maladies Neuromusculaires FILNEMUS, Garches, France
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- AP-HP, Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, Pediatric Noninvasive Ventilation and Sleep Unit, Paris, France; INSERM U955, Créteil, France; Paris Descartes University, Paris, France
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- AP-HP, Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, Pediatric Noninvasive Ventilation and Sleep Unit, Paris, France
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- Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris Île-de-France Ouest, Unité de Recherche Clinique, Boulogne, France
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- AP-HP, Hôpital Raymond Poincaré, Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris-Ile-de-France Ouest, Pôle pédiatrique, Service de Pédiatrie, Garches, France
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- AP-HP, Hôpital Raymond Poincaré, Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris-Ile-de-France Ouest, Pôle pédiatrique, Service de Pédiatrie, Garches, France
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- AP-HP, Hôpital Raymond Poincaré, Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris-Ile-de-France Ouest, Pôle pédiatrique, Service de Pédiatrie, Garches, France; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Garches-Necker-Mondor-Hendaye (GNMH), Garches, France; Réseau National de Maladies Neuromusculaires FILNEMUS, Garches, France
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- AP-HP, Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, Pediatric Noninvasive Ventilation and Sleep Unit, Paris, France; INSERM U955, Créteil, France; Paris Descartes University, Paris, France
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- AP-HP, Hôpital Raymond Poincaré, Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris-Ile-de-France Ouest, Pôle pédiatrique, Service de Pédiatrie, Garches, France; Centre de Référence Maladies Neuromusculaires Garches-Necker-Mondor-Hendaye (GNMH), Garches, France; Réseau National de Maladies Neuromusculaires FILNEMUS, Garches, France; INSERM U1179, Université Versailles Saint-Quentin (UVSQ), UFR des sciences de la santé Simone Veil, Montigny, France.
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Montes J, Young SD, Mazzone E, Main M. Workshop report. Neuromuscul Disord 2017; 27:S0960-8966(17)30577-1. [PMID: 28917631 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2017.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2017] [Revised: 07/04/2017] [Accepted: 07/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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- Jacqueline Montes
- Departments of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine and Neurology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA.
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- Departments of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine and Neurology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Paediatric Neurology, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Dubowitz Neuromuscular Centre, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, UK
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Another milestone in childhood spinal muscular atrophy. Lancet Neurol 2017; 16:491-492. [DOI: 10.1016/s1474-4422(17)30121-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2017] [Accepted: 04/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Bertini E, Dessaud E, Mercuri E, Muntoni F, Kirschner J, Reid C, Lusakowska A, Comi GP, Cuisset JM, Abitbol JL, Scherrer B, Ducray PS, Buchbjerg J, Vianna E, van der Pol WL, Vuillerot C, Blaettler T, Fontoura P. Safety and efficacy of olesoxime in patients with type 2 or non-ambulatory type 3 spinal muscular atrophy: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2 trial. Lancet Neurol 2017; 16:513-522. [PMID: 28460889 DOI: 10.1016/s1474-4422(17)30085-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2016] [Revised: 01/27/2017] [Accepted: 03/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a progressive motor neuron disease causing loss of motor function and reduced life expectancy, for which limited treatment is available. We investigated the safety and efficacy of olesoxime in patients with type 2 or non-ambulatory type 3 SMA. METHODS This randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 2 study was done in 22 neuromuscular care centres in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, and the UK. Safety and efficacy of olesoxime were assessed in patients aged 3-25 years with genetically confirmed type 2 or non-ambulatory type 3 SMA. A centralised, computerised randomisation process allocated patients (2:1 with stratification by SMA type and centre) to receive olesoxime (10 mg/kg per day) in an oral liquid suspension or placebo for 24 months. Patients, investigators assessing outcomes, and sponsor study personnel were masked to treatment assignment. The primary outcome measure was change from baseline compared with 24 months between the two treatment groups in functional domains 1 and 2 of the Motor Function Measure (MFM D1 + D2) assessed in the full analysis population. A shorter, 20-item version of the MFM, which was specifically adapted for young children, was used to assess patients younger than 6 years. Safety was assessed in all patients who received one or more doses of the study drug. The trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, number NCT01302600. FINDINGS The trial was done between Nov 18, 2010, and Oct 9, 2013. Of 198 patients screened, 165 were randomly assigned to olesoxime (n=108) or placebo (n=57). Five patients in the olesoxime group were not included in the primary outcome analysis because of an absence of post-baseline assessments. The change from baseline to month 24 on the primary outcome measure was 0·18 for olesoxime and -1·82 for placebo (treatment difference 2·00 points, 96% CI -0·25 to 4·25, p=0·0676). Olesoxime seemed to be safe and generally well tolerated, with an adverse event profile similar to placebo. The most frequent adverse events in the olesoxime group were pyrexia (n=34), cough (n=32), nasopharyngitis (n=25), and vomiting (n=25). There were two patient deaths (one in each group), but these were not deemed to be related to the study treatment. INTERPRETATION Olesoxime was safe at the doses studied, for the duration of the trial. Although the primary endpoint was not met, secondary endpoints and sensitivity analyses suggest that olesoxime might maintain motor function in patients with type 2 or type 3 SMA over a period of 24 months. Based on these results, olesoxime might provide meaningful clinical benefits for patients with SMA and, given its mode of action, might be used in combination with other drugs targeting other mechanisms of disease, although additional evidence is needed. FUNDING AFM Téléthon and Trophos SA.
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- Enrico Bertini
- Department of Neurosciences and Neurorehabilitation, Bambino Gesù Children's Research Hospital IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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- Paediatric Neurology and Nemo Center, Catholic University and Policlinico Gemelli, Rome, Italy
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- Dubowitz Neuromuscular Centre, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK
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- Department of Neuropediatrics and Muscle Disorders, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Biostatistics, Roche Products Limited, Welwyn Garden City, UK
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- Department of Neurology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Dino Ferrari Center, Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Neurology Unit, IRCCS Foundation Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neuropediatrics, Neuromuscular Disease Reference Centre, Roger-Salengro Hospital, Regional University Teaching Hospital, Lille, France
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- Bruno Scherrer Conseil, Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines, France
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- Roche Pharma Research and Early Development, Clinical Pharmacology, Roche Innovation Center Basel, Switzerland
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- Neuroscience Product Development, F Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Basel, Switzerland
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- Neuroscience Product Development, F Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Lyon, France
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- Neuroscience Product Development, F Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Basel, Switzerland
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- Neuroscience Product Development, F Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Basel, Switzerland
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Ruiz-Cortes X, Ortiz-Corredor F, Mendoza-Pulido C. Reliability of home-based, motor function measure in hereditary neuromuscular diseases. J Int Med Res 2017; 45:261-271. [PMID: 28222643 PMCID: PMC5536597 DOI: 10.1177/0300060516674608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objective To evaluate the reliability of the motor function measure (MFM) scale in the assessment of disease severity and progression when administered at home and clinic and assess its correlation with the Paediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument (PODCI). Methods In this prospective study, two assessors rated children with hereditary neuromuscular diseases (HNMDs) using the MFM at the clinic and then 2 weeks later at the patients’ home. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was calculated for the reliability of the MFM and its domains. The reliability of each item was assessed and the correlation between MFM and three domains of PODCI was evaluated. Results A total of 48 children (5–17 years of age) were assessed in both locations and the MFM scale demonstrated excellent inter-rater reliability (ICC, 0.98). Weighted kappa ranged from excellent to poor. Correlation of the home-based MFM with the PODCI domain ‘basic mobility and transfers’ was excellent, with the ‘upper extremity’ domain was moderate, but there was no correlation with the ‘happiness’ domain. Conclusion The MFM is a reliable tool for assessing patients with HNMD when used in a home-based setting.
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- Xiomara Ruiz-Cortes
- 1 Division of Rehabilitation Medicine, Instituto de Ortopedia Infantil Roosevelt, Bogota, Colombia
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- 1 Division of Rehabilitation Medicine, Instituto de Ortopedia Infantil Roosevelt, Bogota, Colombia.,2 Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Bogota, Colombia
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- 1 Division of Rehabilitation Medicine, Instituto de Ortopedia Infantil Roosevelt, Bogota, Colombia
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