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An exercise regimen (PRIME: Proximal Resistance In-House Movement Exercise) has been designed for patients with myotonic dystrophy type 2 (DM2). The hypothesis is that this patient-friendly physical therapist (PT)-guided exercise program associates with improved functional capacity and muscle composition in DM2 in this two-period two-sequence cross-over study. Thus, participant will be randomized to one of the three possible groups. Participants in GROUP A will perform exercise routine in clinic under the direct supervision of a physical therapist twice a week for the first three months, then they will continue with same exercise routine at home for the last 3 months on their own. Participants in GROUP B will perform exercise routine virtually under the direct supervision of a physical therapist twice a week for the first three months, then they will continue with same exercise routine at home for the last 3 months on their own. Participants in GROUP C will perform exercise routine on their own during the first 3 months, then they will perform exercise routine virtually under the direct supervision of a physical therapist. Each group will include around 8 participants. Duration of the study is 6 months. In addition to exercise sessions, participants will have evaluation of their strength, motor function and muscle composition at three time points: initiation, 3 months and completion of the study at 6 months. Muscle composition will be assessed by electrical impedance myography which is a portable, non-invasive, painless and non-radiation tool that applies a weak high multifrequency electrical current to the examined muscle and allows to obtain information about its composition.
Investigating Benefits of a Physical Therapist (PT)-Guided Exercise Program in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 (DM2)
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
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Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital
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