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Systematic characterization of myoclonus-dystonia syndrome with manifestation in childhood and adolescence

Systematic characterization of myoclonus-dystonia syndrome with manifestation in childhood and adolescence - MyoDys

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00040336
Enrollment
25
Registered
2026-05-20
Start date
2026-06-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

36899

Interventions

Group 1: In the initial contact, patients with myoclonus dystonia syndrome provide extensive anamnestic and clinical information about their current status and the course since the onset of the diseas

Sponsors

Uniklinik Köln, Zentrum für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin, Neuropädiatrie und SPZ
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Months to 25 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • Myoclonus-dystonia syndrome • Proven pathogenic or suspected pathogenic mutation in SGCE or • Clinical diagnosis of myoclonus-dystonia syndrome without genetic evidence • Written consent before the start of data collection, depending on age and psycho-intellectual development signed by patients, parents, or legal guardians • Patient age between 6 months and 25 years.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Missing consent form • Secondary myoclonus or secondary dystonia as a result of structural brain damage or a progressive neurodegenerative disease

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The primary endpoint is the development of a national registry database with systematic recording and follow-up observation of all patients who have manifested MDS in childhood and adolescence. Visits take place annually, and the data are collected through on-site visits or by sending the corresponding files. Standardized clinical examinations and questionnaires are used.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
As a secondary endpoint, any information collected in this way and the knowledge gained from it about the rare disease MDS are considered.

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactAnna Schönherr

Uniklinik Köln, Zentrum für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin, Neuropädiatrie und SPZ

anna.schoenherr@uk-koeln.de+49 221 478-42156

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026