Clinical features of late-onset pompe disease: A prospective cohort study

John H.J. Wokke, Diana M. Escolar, Alan Pestronk, Kenneth M. Jaffe, Gregory T. Carter, Leonard H. Van Den Berg, Julaine M. Florence, Jill Mayhew, Alison Skrinar, Deyanira Corzo, Pascal Laforet

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Abstract

The objective of this 12-month study was to describe the clinical features of late-onset Pompe disease and identify appropriate outcome measures for use in clinical trials. Assessments included quantitative muscle testing (QMT), functional activities (FAA), 6-min walk test (6MWT), and pulmonary function testing (PFT). Percent predicted values indicated quantifiable upper and lower extremity weakness, impaired walking ability, and respiratory muscle weakness. Significant declines in arm and leg strength and pulmonary function were observed during the study period. The outcome measures were demonstrated to be safe and reliable. Symptom duration was identified as the best predictor of the extent of skeletal and respiratory muscle weakness.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1236-1245
Number of pages10
JournalMuscle and Nerve
Volume38
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Acid maltase deficiency
  • Glycogen storage disease type ii
  • Outcome measures
  • Pompe disease
  • Prospective cohort study

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physiology
  • Clinical Neurology
  • Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
  • Physiology (medical)

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