Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
MONDO:0015626An inherited degenerative disorder involving the peripheral nerves. It is caused by mutations in the genes that are responsible for the production of proteins necessary for the function and structure of the peripheral nerves. It is characterized by muscle atrophy and weakness in the feet, legs, hands, and arms and loss of sensation in the limbs.
Also known as: hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, hereditary sensorimotor neuropathy, CMT, CMT/HMSN, Charcot Marie Tooth muscular atrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, Charcot-Marie-Tooth hereditary neuropathy, peroneal muscular atrophy
74 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Experimental stem cells tested for rare nerve disease
Disease control CompletedThis completed early trial tested a single intravenous dose of EN001 stem cells in 3 adults with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1E, a severe hereditary nerve disorder with no approved treatment. The main goal was to check safety, including infusion reactions, while also looking…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Gene therapy injection tested for rare nerve disease
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested the safety of a gene therapy called Engensis (VM202) in 12 adults with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A), a genetic nerve disorder that causes muscle weakness. Participants received multiple injections into their leg muscles and were monito…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Helixmith Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Laser test could objectively measure nerve pain for first time
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a diode laser can act as a biomarker to measure neuropathic pain in people with peripheral neuropathy. Researchers compared pain responses to a lidocaine patch versus a placebo patch in 75 participants. The goal was to see if the laser test could disting…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Ultrasound may replace nerve tests for carpal tunnel diagnosis
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether ultrasound can accurately diagnose mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) by measuring the median nerve. Researchers compared ultrasound results with standard nerve tests and checked how they related to pain, symptoms, and quality of life in 75 pe…
Sponsor: Istanbul University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Could a simple device ease nerve pain in Charcot-Marie-Tooth?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a TENS device, which sends mild electrical pulses through the skin, can reduce leg pain in people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Ten adults with chronic pain participated. The goal was to see if pain scores dropped by at least 30%.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can pressurized oxygen ease persistent concussion woes?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) can help adults with persistent post-concussion symptoms like headaches, fatigue, and memory problems. Twenty participants with mild traumatic brain injury received either real tr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Essentia Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Surgery offers new hope for chronic pain sufferers
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested surgery to treat Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in the upper limb. 74 adults with CRPS who had not improved with other treatments received either nerve decompression or correction of a specific structural problem. Pain levels were measured before surgery,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jitka Fricova • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New drug shows promise for nerve disease that affects walking
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new medicine called NMD670 in 81 adults with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease types 1 and 2. Participants took either the drug or a placebo twice daily for 21 days. The main goal was to see if the drug could improve walking distance in 6 minutes. The study also che…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NMD Pharma A/S • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Student-Led exercise program shows promise for boosting mobility in neurologic conditions
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a high-intensity exercise program, run by physical therapy students, can help people with neurologic disabilities move better in everyday life. Fifteen participants with conditions like cerebral palsy, stroke, or spinal cord injury completed the program.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Hartford • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New injection study aims to ease wrist pain without surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested three different injection techniques using a sugar-water solution (5% dextrose) to treat mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. 74 adults received one of the methods, and researchers measured pain, tingling, and hand function over three months. The goal was to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues in blood and skin to speed up CMT treatments
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study involved 156 people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A), a rare nerve condition that slowly gets worse. Researchers took blood and skin samples over two years to find biological markers that could show how the disease progresses. The goal was to develop mo…
Sponsor: University Medical Center Goettingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Tiny study probes muscle oxygen in rare nerve and muscle diseases
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how muscle oxygen levels change during exercise in people with various neuromuscular diseases compared to healthy volunteers. Seventeen participants did a knee-extension exercise while a device measured muscle oxygen. The goal was to understand diff…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Neck pain may throw off your stride, new study shows
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how neck pain changes the way people walk and control their movements. Researchers tested 60 adults—some with chronic neck pain and some without—while they performed walking tasks. The goal was to understand how neck problems affect balance and coordination d…
Sponsor: National Cheng Kung University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Huntington disease survey aims to make clinical trials more Participant-Friendly
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed survey study asked 131 people with or at risk for Huntington disease about their feelings, attitudes, and beliefs toward clinical research. The goal is to help researchers design better studies that are more aware of participants' needs. No treatment or drug was te…
Sponsor: Huntington Study Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Walking study reveals balance differences in nerve diseases
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how two types of nerve diseases—inherited and acquired—affect walking and balance. Researchers used motion analysis and simple tests like the Timed Up and Go test in 67 participants. The goal was to find clear differences that could help doctors tell the two …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Could a single DNA test solve the mystery of rare brain diseases in kids?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether whole genome sequencing (a complete read of a person's DNA) can help diagnose leukodystrophies, a group of rare brain diseases that are hard to identify. Researchers enrolled 236 children with white matter abnormalities on brain scans but no known gen…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New scale aims to better track nerve disease in kids
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study created and tested a new scale called the CMT Pediatric Scale to measure symptoms and physical function in children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Researchers enrolled 500 children under 21 with CMT types 1, 2, or 4 at multiple centers. The scale assesses foot and h…
Sponsor: University of Iowa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Brain protein may guide hydrocephalus treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether measuring a protein called NfL in the blood or spinal fluid can help doctors manage hydrocephalus, a condition where too much fluid puts pressure on the brain. Researchers studied 41 adults with this condition to see if NfL levels relate to symptoms a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Hradec Kralove • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Can a simple test spot brain risks before surgery?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study examined 129 older adults having elective orthopedic surgery under regional anesthesia. Researchers measured cognitive frailty and collected blood and spinal fluid to look for biomarkers of brain inflammation and degeneration. The goal was to see if these bio…
Sponsor: Baskent University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:48 UTC