Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1
MONDO:0019011Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1 (CMT1) is a group of autosomal dominant demyelinating peripheral neuropathies characterized by distal weakness and atrophy, sensory loss, foot deformities, and slow nerve conduction velocity.
Also known as: CMT1, Charcot-Marie-Tooth neuropathy type 1, autosomal dominant demyelinating Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy type 1, Charcot-Marie-Tooth type 1
41 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Stem cells injected to fight rare nerve disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a stem cell product called EN001 in 27 adults with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A, a genetic nerve disorder that causes muscle weakness. The study has two parts: first, an open-label phase to check safety and find the right dose; second, a placeb…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: ENCell • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug EDK060 enters first human tests for nerve disease CMT1A
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called EDK060 in 28 adults with Charcot-Marie-Tooth type 1A, a genetic nerve disorder. Participants receive a single dose of EDK060 or a placebo to check safety and how the drug moves through the body. The goal is to see if EDK060 is safe e…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can a quick strike drug stop MS in its tracks?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving the drug natalizumab (Tyruko) within two weeks of first MS symptoms can help repair nerve damage. Forty adults with a first episode of MS-like inflammation will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if early treatment improv…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Wearable gadget aims to stop falls in neuropathy patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called Walkasins, worn on the lower legs, that vibrates to give sensory feedback about foot pressure. The goal is to see if using it daily for six months improves balance and walking in 200 adults aged 55+ with peripheral neuropathy. Participants will do…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: RxFunction Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Massive study seeks answers for rare inherited nerve diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about rare inherited disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, muscles, and nerves. Researchers will collect medical history, perform exams, and run genetic tests on up to 3,500 participants. No new treatments are tested; the goal is to better un…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Blood tests could guide oxygen therapy for severe brain injury
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether certain proteins in the blood can help doctors monitor severe traumatic brain injury and predict who might benefit from hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 150 patients already enrolled in a larger trial testing diffe…
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Eye tracking could revolutionize MS monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a new eye-tracking device can help doctors see how well multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment is working. About 224 Canadian adults with relapsing-remitting MS will use the device during routine care. The goal is to find out if eye movement changes can rep…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Hidden nerve damage: new study probes autonomic symptoms in CMT patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how often people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) have problems with their autonomic nervous system, which controls things like heart rate and sweating. Researchers will use questionnaires and simple, non-invasive tests to measure these symptoms in 50 ad…
Sponsor: University Medical Center Goettingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Bedside test may end guesswork in nerve pain treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a quick bedside sensory test can predict which painkiller—pregabalin, duloxetine, or a placebo—works best for people with nerve pain in their feet. About 190 adults with diabetic, chemotherapy-related, or idiopathic nerve pain will try each treatment for…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Scientists hunt for early warning signs of inherited nerve disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find early biological markers (biomarkers) for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A), a common inherited nerve disorder. Researchers will analyze blood and nerve samples from 70 people aged 10-30 with CMT1A, along with animal models, to identify signs tha…
Sponsor: University Medical Center Goettingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Scientists launch 5-Year quest to unlock CMT1A's secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 75 adults with CMT1A and 25 healthy volunteers over five years to track how the disease progresses. Researchers will analyze blood and skin samples to find biomarkers that could make future clinical trials faster and more reliable. The goal is to better underst…
Sponsor: University Medical Center Goettingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New study aims to unravel nerve mysteries in rare diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how nerves work in people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and other nerve disorders like CIDP. Researchers will use special electrical tests and ultrasound to measure nerve and muscle changes. The goal is to better understand these conditions, not to test a n…
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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4,000 patients to help unlock secrets of nerve disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information from 4,000 adults with peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) to better understand the condition. Researchers will combine standard tests with nerve ultrasound to see if it helps diagnose and track the disease. No new treatments are being tested…
Sponsor: Casa di Cura Dott. Pederzoli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Wearable tech tracks fatigue in muscle disease patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find better ways to measure fatigue and walking problems in people with neuromuscular diseases like muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy. Researchers will use a wearable sensor to track physical activity for one week in daily life and during a walking…
Sponsor: IRCCS Eugenio Medea • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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What you eat may show up in your brain: new study recruits vegans, vegetarians, and meat eaters
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether eating a vegan, vegetarian, or omnivore diet changes certain brain-related substances in the blood of healthy young adults. Researchers will measure two markers (NfL and GFAP) that can indicate brain cell health. The goal is simply to learn more, not t…
Sponsor: Salzburger Landeskliniken • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Liquid nerve biopsy could unlock ALS secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting nerve samples and biofluids from 400 people with ALS or peripheral neuropathies to find biological markers for early diagnosis and disease tracking. By analyzing individual cells, researchers hope to identify molecular changes that happen before symptoms …
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Massive CMT study aims to map disease progression over five years
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study follows up to 5,000 people with Charcot Marie Tooth disease (CMT) types 1B, 2A, 4A, and 4C over five years. Researchers will measure symptoms, nerve function, and disability using special scales to understand how the disease changes over time. The goal is…
Sponsor: Michael Shy • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind nerve disease severity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find new genes that cause Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) and discover why symptoms differ among people with the same genetic change. Researchers will analyze DNA from up to 1,050 participants to identify genetic modifiers and unknown causes. The goal is to b…
Sponsor: University of Iowa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC