Exercise for Stable Myasthenia Gravis
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.
Checked against the public recordLast updated Nov 1, 2016 · Source: ClinicalTrials.gov
What this study is about
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Sponsor
- Baltimore VA Medical Center
- Interventions being studied
- Other: Exercise
How this study is categorized
These labels come from structured fields and exact terms in the public record.
Who may be able to participate
Inclusion Criteria: * stable generalized myasthenia gravis * adults age 18-70 Exclusion 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.
U.S. locations
- University of Maryland and Baltimore VA Medical CenterBaltimore, Maryland
Source and freshness
Processed from ClinicalTrials.gov. Last public update: Nov 1, 2016. Always confirm current availability with the study team.