Exercise training for periodic paralysis patients
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a physical training program can help people with hypokalemic or hyperkalemic periodic paralysis improve their muscle strength and daily function.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have a genetic diagnosis of hypokalemic or hyperkalemic periodic paralysis.
- You need to be at least 18 years old.
- You must be able to walk at least 10 meters by yourself (with or without a walker or cane) and stand up from a chair without using your hands.
- You should not have another major reason for muscle weakness.
- You should not have heart or lung disease that makes exercise unsafe.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests whether whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (using small electrodes on the skin) can help adults with certain neuromuscular diseases exercise and improve muscle strength. It may be an option if you can stand for about 15 minutes at a time and have some muscle strength left.
This trial tests whether a strength training program can improve function and body chemistry in people with Parkinson's. It may help if you are in the middle stages of the disease and have stable motor symptoms.
This trial studies whether a special strength-training program that uses an “isokinetic” machine can improve walking and knee control in people after stroke. It is for people who have noticeable knee movement during walking and can safely take part in rehab.
This trial tests whether a guided 12-week strength and movement exercise program, done at home using your phone or computer, can improve walking ability and muscle strength in people with hereditary spastic paraplegia (a genetic condition that causes leg stiffness and weakness). The program is tailored to your current fitness level.
This trial tests if a walking program combined with electrical stimulation can help people recover walking ability after critical illness. It is for patients who developed limb weakness in the hospital and were independent before their illness.
This trial tests whether a muscle exercise program using electrical stimulation can help people with paralysis in their legs. It may improve muscle strength, blood flow, or other health benefits.
Hear when a new Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.