Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
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2025-12-24 @ 3:15 PM
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2025-12-24 @ 3:15 PM
NCT ID:
NCT01421992
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to determine whether methylphenidate is effective in the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness due to myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1).
Detailed Description:
Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a multisystemic disorder characterized by muscle weakness, myotonia, and the involvement of several systems. Hypersomnolence is one of the most frequently reported symptoms in patients with DM1 and often lead to handicap such as cessation of employment and withdrawal from social activities.The current investigation represents a prospective, double-blind, randomized, crossover, placebo-controlled study designed to evaluate the efficacy of methylphenidate for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in adults with DM1.
Study:
NCT01421992
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT01421992