Validation and Scaling of Screening Program for Undiagnosed Myasthenia Gravis-Social Media Campaign Paired With a Self-moderated Assessment

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Social media recruitment: Social media users exposed to a variety of paid social media advertisements as a recruitment tool for study enrollment

Self-Assessment: Eligible participants are asked to complete self-administered physical tests to assess inducible fatigue of specific muscle groups

Follow-up: Patients triaged based on their assessed risk of MG are asked to complete recommended follow-up with a clinician to determine presence of myasthenia gravis

Study summary

This study expands and validates the pilot study NCT06381284. It is a fully remote, site-less, prospective, observational study enrolling adults in the United States (excluding U.S. territories) with undiagnosed neuromuscular symptoms. The primary objective is to determine the validity of a self-assessment tool in encouraging undiagnosed participants, recruited through a social media campaign, to seek medical evaluation for suspected myasthenia gravis (MG).

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Self-Assessment tool validity — 6 months from time of enrollment
  Measure the specificity and sensitivity of the Self-Assessment tool

Trial sites (1)

Other trials for the same condition