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Pulmonary Function Test Changes and Respiratory Muscle Strength Trends in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Patients Receiving Nusinersen Treatments

Early Phase 1
Withdrawn
Conditions
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT04050852
Lead Sponsor
NYU Langone Health
Brief Summary

It is well known that patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) have progressive decline of respiratory muscle function. Therapy traditionally involved supportive means to ensure optimal nutrition and airway clearance. Nusinersen (spinraza) is a disease-modifying medication approved for treatment of SMA in pediatric and adult patients. The goal of this study is to observe pulmonary function test (PFT) changes and respiratory muscle strength trends throughout the first year of treatment. A prospective, longitudinal study measuring pulmonary function testing (PFTs) changes in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) patients. Patients will be patients with SMA who are approved and maintained on nusinersen. Patient will have a baseline PFT. Investigators will repeat PFT at 3, 6, and 12 months while on nusinersen treatment.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients diagnosed with SMA of any type who are eligible to start nusinersen treatments at NYU Winthrop Hospital.
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients unable to comply with nusinersen treatments according to recommended schedule (first 3 doses every 2 weeks, then the 4th dose is administered 1 month after the 3rd dose, and then maintenance dose administered every 4 months).
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
SMA patients receiving nusinersen treatmentsNusinersen Treatments-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
percent improvement Maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP)3, 6, and 12 months

is the pressure developed during forceful inspiration against an occlusion. It is measured at end expiratory phase (near residual volume) and assesses inspiratory muscle strength (diaphragm, external intercostal muscles, and accessory muscles). Normal values for healthy adult females -50 cmH2O and healthy males -75 cmH2O.

percent improvement Maximum expiratory pressure (/MEP)3, 6, and 12 months

the pressure developed during forceful expiration against an occlusion. It is measured at end inspiratory phase (near TLC) and assesses expiratory muscle strength (abdominal muscles, internal intercostal muscles, and accessory muscles). Normal values for healthy adult females +80 cmH2O and healthy males +100 cmH2O.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

NYU Langone Health

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New York, New York, United States

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