Nanosensor for Mitochondrial Myopathy
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Past mitochondrial disease treatment studies have been unsuccessful in determining treatment efficacy, and a major factor has been the lack of validated biomarkers in mitochondrial myopathy (MM). There is currently a growing number of potential new treatments to be tested through MM clinical intervention trials, which has created a pressing need for quantitative biomarkers that reliably reflect MM disease severity, progression, and therapeutic response. The purpose of the study is to measure the efficacy of an electrochemical oxygen nanosensor to measure in vivo mitochondrial function in human muscle tissue, and its ability to discriminate MM patients from healthy volunteers. The data and results from this nanosensor study may contribute to current and future research, including improved diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for patients with mitochondrial disease.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but you cannot participate if you are on daily aspirin or anti-platelet therapy that can't be stopped temporarily, or if you are on chronic steroid treatment.
Is the Nanosensor treatment safe for humans?
How is the Nanosensor treatment for mitochondrial myopathy different from other treatments?
The Nanosensor treatment is unique because it uses mitochondria-based biosensors to detect ion fluxes, which can help in developing drugs that target ion channels. This approach is novel compared to traditional treatments, as it focuses on the mitochondrial ion dynamics and their role in energy production and disease.678910
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Nanosensor for mitochondrial myopathy?
The research on aerobic training for patients with mitochondrial myopathies shows that exercise can improve muscle function and reduce fatigue, suggesting that treatments enhancing mitochondrial function, like the Nanosensor, might also be beneficial. Additionally, the study on Olesoxime, a compound that enhances mitochondrial function, showed improvements in muscle quality and reduced muscle damage in a model of muscular dystrophy, indicating potential benefits for similar mitochondrial-targeted treatments.1371112
Who Is on the Research Team?
Zarazuela Zolkipli-Cunningham, MBChB, MRCP
Principal Investigator
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for healthy adults and those with genetically-confirmed mitochondrial myopathy (MM), aged 18 to 65, who can consent, understand the protocol, walk on their own, and do bicycle ergometry. Excluded are non-ambulatory individuals, pregnant women, immune-compromised persons or those on immunosuppressive drugs, people with severe skin infections or neutropenia, chronic steroid users, certain myopathy cases other than MM.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Nanosensor muscle oxygen measurement in exercised forearm muscle during handgrip exercise
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, including self-reported pain and fatigue assessments
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Nanosensor
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Lead Sponsor
United States Department of Defense
Collaborator