Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 88

Remote monitoring and genetic analysis for myotonic dystrophy type 1

Official title: REACH DM - Remote Assessments and Genetic Determinants of Myotonic Dystrophy

Run by University of Rochester · NCT07505342 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This project will test if at-home remote tests plus a blood genetic sample can help explain why symptoms differ among adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 88 Years
SexAll
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Rochester
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Rochester, New York)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 10, 2022
Main results expectedJanuary 1, 2030
Study endsJanuary 1, 2030
Registry record updatedApril 1, 2026
Trial IDNCT07505342 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 18–88 with a clinical diagnosis of DM1 who speak English, can give informed consent, have Wi‑Fi, and can use mailed devices are ideal candidates.

Probably not a fit

People without reliable internet or mail access, non‑English speakers, minors, or those seeking experimental treatments are unlikely to receive direct benefit from this observational protocol.

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 enrolls adults (18–88) with a clinical diagnosis of DM1 and collects remote physiological and functional data from participants' homes using a mailed toolkit and video visits. Investigators will gather information on skeletal and smooth muscle function, cardiac measures, and nervous system findings through virtual assessments and device-based tests. Participants also provide a blood sample so researchers can analyze genetic differences that may relate to symptom variability. No travel to a study site is required, but participants need Wi‑Fi, the ability to consent, and English proficiency.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the study could improve remote monitoring methods and identify genetic markers that help predict symptom severity and personalize care for people with DM1.

How similar studies have gone: Related remote-monitoring and genetic observational projects in neuromuscular diseases have produced useful natural-history data, but major genetic drivers of DM1 variability remain incompletely defined.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18-88 years
* Clinical diagnosis of DM1
* English speaking
* Able to provide informed consent
* Available wifi

Where it's running

  • University of Rochester
    Rochester, New York, United States
    Recruiting

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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.