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Effect of MYODM on Quality of Life, Fatigue and Hypersomnia in Patients With Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Myotonic Dystrophy 1
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: MYODM
Registration Number
NCT04634682
Lead Sponsor
Myogem Health Company, S.L.
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether MYODM (formulated composition containing Theobroma cacao supplemented with caffeine (caffeine/theobromine ratio1/1.85, w/w) is effective in the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness due to myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and improves the quality of life of these patients.

Detailed Description

Detailed Description:

Myotonic Dystrophy type I (DM1) is the most common form of adult muscular dystrophy, affecting 1 in 8000 individuals. It is an autosomal dominant disorder with multisystemic involvement of multiple organs and tissues, mainly brain, heart, endocrine system, eyes and both smooth and skeletal muscles.

Hypersomnolence is one of the most frequently reported symptoms in patients with DM1 and often lead to handicap such as cessation of employment and withdrawal from social activities. The present project is a 6 month randomized study to assess the effect of MYODM on fatigue, hypersomnia and quality of life in DM1 patients.The patients will be randomized to one of the two study arms. The active arm will receive the MYODM treatment and the control arm will not but both will follow the same evaluation program.

Patients will come to the center every 3 months for evaluations.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  • Able to provide informed consent
  • Genetically proven DM1
  • Able to walk independently
Exclusion Criteria
  • Regular intake of plant stanols or other nutritional supplement
  • Co-morbidity interfering with the interventions or possibly influencing outcomes.
  • Participation in another clinical trial at the same time
  • Unable to complete study questionnaires.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
MYODMMYODMMYODM, three times a day, orally
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Individualized Neuromuscular Quality of Life (INQoL) Mean ScoresScreening, Month 3, Month 6

Scores from the self-administered INQoL questionnaire will be compared at the start of the study (Month 0) and at the end (Month 6) among the MYODM treated group and the control group. Scores range from 0-100, with 100 being a better outcome.

Change in Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) ScoresScreening, Month 3, Month 6

ESS score range is 0-24; lower ESS scores indicate less daytime sleepiness; higher ESS scores indicate more severe sleepiness

Change in Individualized Short Form-36 (SF-36) Mean ScoresScreening, Month 3, Month 6

Scores from the self-administered SF-36 questionnaire will be measured at the start of the study (Month 0), and at the end (Month 6) among patients in the MYODM-treated group and control group. Mean scores range from 0 (minimum) - 100 (maximum) with higher mean scores reflecting better outcomes.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Physical activity and daytime sleepiness measured with GeneActiv actometerScreening, Baseline, Month 6

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hospital Universitario Donostia

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San Sebastián, Guipuzkoa, Spain

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