Treating Leg Symptoms in Women With X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy

Description

The investigators recently observed that up to 25% of women with X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) have moderate to severe Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). In this study, the investigators aim to estimate the prevalence of RLS among women with ALD and to assess whether pramipexole improves RLS symptoms as well as sleep and gait measures in women with ALD.

Conditions

Adrenoleukodystrophy, Restless Legs Syndrome

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The investigators recently observed that up to 25% of women with X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) have moderate to severe Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). In this study, the investigators aim to estimate the prevalence of RLS among women with ALD and to assess whether pramipexole improves RLS symptoms as well as sleep and gait measures in women with ALD.

Treating Leg Symptoms in Women With X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy: A Key to Improving Sleep and Gait Performance

Treating Leg Symptoms in Women With X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy

Condition
Adrenoleukodystrophy
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Boston

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114

Participation Criteria

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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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Women of any ethnic origin.
  • 2. Ability to provide verbal consent
  • 3. A willingness and ability to comply with study procedures.
  • 4. Age 18-75 years
  • 5. Metabolically or genetically confirmed diagnosis of ALD
  • 1. Inflammatory brain demyelination

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 75 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Massachusetts General Hospital,

Florian S Eichler, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Massachusetts General Hospital

Study Record Dates

2025-11-01