Analyzing the natural history of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
Official title: A Registered Observational Cohort Study of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Run by First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University · NCT04010188 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to learn more about Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease by looking at the experiences of patients in China to improve how it's treated.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Fuzhou) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2019 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2039 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2049 |
| Registry record updated | January 11, 2022 |
| Trial ID | NCT04010188 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include patients with a clinical or genetic diagnosis of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and unrelated healthy controls.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with other causes of peripheral neuropathy, such as trauma or immune-related conditions, may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to gather and analyze data on the natural history of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and related disorders in China. It focuses on assessing the clinical, genetic, and epigenetic features of patients diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. The study also seeks to optimize clinical management based on the findings. By collecting comprehensive data, the study hopes to enhance understanding and treatment approaches for this condition.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved clinical management and treatment strategies for patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
How similar studies have gone: While there may be similar studies, this specific cohort analysis in China focuses on a unique population and has not been extensively tested in this context.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with the clinical diagnosis of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease * Genetic diagnosis of patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease * Unrelated healthy controls Exclusion Criteria: * Decline to participate. * Other peripheral neuropathy caused by trauma, immunity and toxicosis.
Where it's running
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First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University
Fuzhou, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ning Wang, MD, PhD
- Email: ningwang@fjmu.edu.cn
- Phone: 13805015340
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.