Synonyms: CMT2G
A form of axonal Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease a peripheral sensorimotor neuropathy with onset associated to development of foot deformity and walking difficulties between the 1st and the 8th decades with a median range in the 2nd one. Weakness and sensory loss involve primarily the legs and ankles tendon reflexes are reduced. This disorder has a slowly progressive course.
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Newly diagnosed with
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2G?
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Advocacy Organizations
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association
To develop drugs to treat or cure CMT and to help improve the quality of life for those living with CMT.
DYNC1H1 Association
Our mission is to improve the lives of people with mutations in the DYNC1H1 gene and to create opportunities for research on DYNC1H1 with a constant drive towards low-risk, high reward treatments. Our commitment to our community is to forge support networks within the diagnosed persons, providers, and outside community to make the wait for treatments easier.
Precision Healthcare Ecosystem
Disease agnostic, serving chronic, challenged or undiagnosed patients. Purpose: To help people feel seen, heard, and respected so they feel empowered to take ownership of their health. Vision – a world of people empowered to realize optimal health. Mission – to transform healthcare by amplifying patient and community voices through data-informed processes toward a collaborative care model.
Project CASK
VISION Project CASK believes in a world free of the life limitations and debilitating effects of CASK gene disorders. MISSION To accelerate breakthroughs in research to develop treatments and a cure for CASK gene disorders. VALUES Collaboration. Transparency. Urgency.
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Clinical Trials
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