Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

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.

More Charcot Marie Tooth Disease trials

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SponsorFirst Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Fuzhou)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 1, 2019
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2039
Study endsDecember 31, 2049
Registry record updatedJanuary 11, 2022
Trial IDNCT04010188 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

  • First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University
    Fuzhou, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

Similar studies

Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.

  • Tremor in Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease

    Try to characterize tremor in adults with Charcot–Marie–Tooth (CMT) disease using surface electromyography, accelerometers, a clinical exam and questionnaires to see how tremor affects daily life.

    Recruiting University Medical Center Goettingen · Göttingen, Lower Saxony · NCT07570459

  • MORC2 gene changes and how they relate to nerve and developmental symptoms

    This project will try to see if specific changes in the MORC2 gene explain why some people develop Charcot–Marie–Tooth nerve problems while others have broader developmental delays, growth impairment, facial differences, and neuropathy.

    Recruiting at 12 sites Hospices Civils de Lyon · Besançon and 11 other locations · NCT07038239

  • High-tech rehabilitation program for adults with chronic neuromuscular diseases

    This trial will test whether a high-tech rehab program using robotic systems, virtual reality, and balance platforms works as well as traditional rehab to reduce fatigue and improve function in adults with chronic neuromuscular diseases.

    Recruiting Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA · Genova and 6 other locations · NCT06881979

  • Observing walking patterns in patients with neuromuscular diseases

    This study is testing how walking patterns change in people with neuromuscular diseases and whether wearable sensors can help track their daily activity and fatigue levels.

    Recruiting IRCCS Eugenio Medea · Bosisio Parini, Lecco and 1 other locations · NCT06666816

  • Understanding Pyrimidine and Purine Metabolism Disorders

    This study is trying to learn more about pyrimidine and purine metabolism disorders by comparing affected people with their healthy family members to see what factors might influence their condition.

    Recruiting National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) · Bethesda, Maryland · NCT06092346

  • Understanding Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease through patient data

    This study is collecting information from people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease to better understand their experiences and help improve future treatments.

    Recruiting Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation · New York, New York · NCT05902351

How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.