Physical Therapy and Exercise: Getting the Right Dose
…my husband and two of our children have CMT. During our experiences with CMT, we have encountered many people, including physicians and patients, who are unclear as to the role…
Participants Needed for SORD Clinical Trial
…recessive CMT2. The new form of CMT (sometimes diagnosed as distal hereditary motor neuropathy) is caused by the SORD gene and appears to be the most common recessive CMT type….
Surgery
…should always weigh the realistic potential benefits against the problems posed by surgery. CMTA Patient Support Fund The CMTA has put together a fund to support CMT patients being evaluated…
Allard USA Orthotics & Braces
…committed relationship with Allard USA, the CMTA is grateful to provide opportunities to improve the quality of life for CMT patients across the country.” Studies have shown that early intervention…
Volunteer Spotlight: Amy Keller
…covered with the CMTA STARS Amy has sold to raise funds for CMT research. One fateful day, Amy recalls, she decided she was tired of feeling down about her diagnosis…
STAR_Webinar_Transcript
…involved! https://www.cmtausa.org Treatment Driven. Community Powered. Questions? Patient Registry https://www.rarediseasesnetwork.org/registry Clinical Trials https://clinicaltrials.gov CMTA https://www.cmtausa.org Annual Appeal – $150k match! www.cmtausa.org/35years Sign-up for e-news www.cmtausa.org/enews Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/CMTAssociation…
Initiation of Registrational Phase 2/3 Study of AT-007 in SORD Deficiency
…CMT-FOM domain sub-scales, CMT Health Index (CMT-HI) patient reported outcomes, fatigue assessment and muscle MRI. “The INSPIRE registrational trial in SORD Deficiency represents an important milestone for patients and is…
New Mobile App Simplifies Sign-Up for Patient Registry
…Current open studies include: 6601: Natural History Evaluation of Charcot Marie Tooth Disease 6602: Genetics of CMT– Modifiers of CMT1A, New Causes of CMT2 6603: Development of CMT Peds Scale…
A First-Time Walk Leader Shares Her Experience
“My First Walk”: An Interview with Jess Diamond What inspired you to start a Walk 4 CMT? This year was my very first time hosting a Walk 4 CMT. I’d…
Chelsea Singer, Yoga Instructor
…until the age of 11, when her mother underwent foot surgery for her own CMT. Chelsea’s struggles with CMT were compounded by watching her mother succumb to a pain pill…