Phone app aims to better track rare muscle paralysis attacks

NCT ID NCT05976958

First seen Mar 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tested a smartphone app designed to help people with periodic paralysis—a rare genetic condition causing sudden muscle weakness—track their episodes in real time. The goal was to see if using the app gives doctors more accurate information about attack frequency, duration, and triggers compared to standard in-clinic interviews. Only 2 participants were enrolled before the study ended early, so results are limited.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • RaDiCo-PP

    Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75012, France

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