Exercise for Stable Myasthenia Gravis

Study summary

Generalized fatigue in myasthenia gravis results in physical deconditioning that reduces fitness and increases risk of obesity, hypertension, elevated cholesterol and type 2 diabetes. This study will examine how active and fit are 30 individuals with chronic, generalized myasthenic subjects. This study will also determine whether a 3 month home exercise program with aerobic, resistive, and pulmonary training can improve physical activity, strength, fitness, lung function and reduce cardiovascular disease risk.

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Main goalTreatment

This describes the study’s primary purpose.

What is being studiedExercise

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Who it may be forMyasthenia Gravis

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Checked against the public recordLast updated Nov 1, 2016 · Source: ClinicalTrials.gov

Is enrollment open?Unknown

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What kind of study?Phase 1

Interventional

Where is it offered?1 U.S. location

Locations may change over time.

Who runs it?Baltimore VA Medical Center

Study sponsor

Study overview

What this study is about

Purpose: Treatment
Study type: Interventional
Phase: Phase 1
Sponsor: Baltimore VA Medical Center
Interventions being studied: Other: Exercise

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How this study is categorized

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Treatment approach

Supportive or behavioral care→

Public criteria

Who may be able to participate

The sponsor separates these requirements into two groups. You do not need to interpret them alone—use them to guide a conversation with the study team.

Requirements people may need to meetInclusion criteria

stable generalized myasthenia gravis
adults age 18-70

Reasons someone may not be able to joinExclusion criteria

already performing regular exercise
unstable angina
recent (\<3 month) myocardial infarction, stroke, hospitalization for major illness or major surgery
chronic pain or orthopedic condition restricting exercise
active cancer, excluding basal cell cancer
anemia (HCT \<30)
pregnancy
myasthenia gravis exacerbation in past 3 months

Important: This is the sponsor’s public criteria, not a determination of eligibility. The study team must review your individual situation.

Study sites

U.S. locations

University of Maryland and Baltimore VA Medical CenterBaltimore, Maryland

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Processed from ClinicalTrials.gov. Last public update: Nov 1, 2016. Always confirm current availability with the study team.

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