Response to Diaphragmatic Pacing in Subjects With Pompe Disease

University of Florida9 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of diaphragm pacing on respiratory function in subjects with Pompe disease by evaluating the duration and pattern of spontaneous respiratory function versus paced ventilation respiratory function in patients with Pompe disease who have received the NeuDx Diaphragm pacer (DPS).

Subjects with Pompe disease who are scheduled to receive a NeuRx Diaphragm pacer (DPS) will be invited to participate in this study. The following tests will be performed during participation in the study: 1. Forced expiratory tests 2. Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP) 3. Resting Breathing Pattern 4. Phrenic Nerve Function Evaluation with EMG 5. Severe Respiratory Insufficiency Questionnaire 6. Magnetic stimulation 7. Diaphragm conditioning consisting of: 1. The external stimulator settings 2. The duration of diaphragm stimulation 3. Off-ventilator spontaneous breathing (SB)

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Pompe Disease

Interventions

Diaphragm conditioning via phrenic nerve stimulationOTHER

Diaphragm pacing will be prescribed by the patient's clinical team.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 2 YearsMax age: 65 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Pompe disease as defined by mutational analysis, GAA enzyme activity assay in blood spot, and/or fibroblast culture less than 40% of control value * Medically and functionally eligible for NeuRx DPS implantation, as determined by a clinical surgical evaluation. The surgeon will determine eligibility through pulmonary function tests, ability to stimulate your diaphragm, and arterial blood gas levels. Eligibility may also be determined by your response to traditional respiratory strengthening exercises without a pacemaker. * History of mechanical ventilation dependence (six or more hours of invasive or non-invasive mechanical ventilation support daily for at least 21 days in duration Exclusion Criteria: * Current participation in another treatment study (other than enzyme replacement therapy) directed at improving diaphragm function * Unable to complete pulmonary function testing

Locations (1)

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Off-ventilator Spontaneous Breathing (SB) at Baseline and Day 180

The patient will undergo an initial trial of unassisted breathing with the diaphragm pacer turned on. The duration of SB with pacing will be increased to tolerance, using a protocol. If the patient cannot initially complete at least 30-minute bouts of paced SB, then the focus of breathing trials will be to breathe with reduced support from the mechanical ventilator. These measures were generated utilizing ventilator chip data for SB that has been averaged.

Time frame: Baseline, Day 180

Secondary Outcomes

Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP) at Baseline and Day 180

MIP will be measured with a manometer connected to the airway opening of the subject, which occludes the airway and prevents airflow. A nose clip will be used to prevent leakage and the subject is instructed to suck air from the tube with as much force as possible. Measurements will be obtained with the subject sitting upright. Transdiaphragmatic pressure (Pdi) may be calculated with esophageal and gastric manometry during MIP. The measurement will be taken three times and the best value will be reported.

Time frame: Baseline, Day 180

Change in Resting Breathing Pattern

Resting ventilatory flow and timing will be recorded with a pneumotachograph and pressure transducer connected to the airway opening, to calculate minute ventilation. If a patient routinely uses MV throughout the day, the sensing equipment can be placed in series to the breathing tubes. Breathing pattern will be measured for a minimum of ten minutes.

Time frame: Day 180

Diaphragm Electromyogram (EMG) at Day 180

This activity reflects the activity of the diaphragm and phrenic nerve. The wires that are implanted for diaphragm pacemaker will be connected to a computer and recording equipment to monitor the activity of the diaphragm muscle during breathing at the lowest level of ventilator assistance. This EMG data is measured in units of microvolts per second and expressed as a percentage of the level of diaphragm EMG activity recorded during MIP maneuvers.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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