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This study determines the impact of symptoms associated with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease on quality-of-life. Charcot-Marie-Tooth patients in the Inherited Neuropathies Consortium Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network Contact Registry were surveyed. The survey inquired about 214 symptoms and 20 themes previously identified as important to Charcot-Marie-Tooth patients through patient interviews. Symptom population impact was calculated as the prevalence multiplied by the relative importance of each symptom identified. Prevalence and symptom impact were analyzed by age, symptom duration, gender, Charcot-Marie-Tooth type, and employment status. 407 participants returned the survey, identifying foot and ankle weakness (99.7%) and impaired balance (98.6%) as the most prevalent themes. Foot and ankle weakness and limitations with mobility were the themes with the highest impact. Both symptom prevalence and impact gradually increased with age and symptom duration. Several themes were more prevalent in women with Charcot-Marie-Tooth, including activity limitations, pain, fatigue, hip-thigh weakness, and gastrointestinal issues. All of the themes, except emotional or body image issues, were more prevalent among unemployed individuals. There were minimal differences in symptom prevalence between Charcot-Marie-Tooth types. There are multiple symptoms that impact Charcot-Marie-Tooth quality-of-life in adults. These symptoms have different levels of importance, are readily recognized by patients, and represent critical areas of Charcot-Marie-Tooth health.

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    Funders who supported this work.

    NCATS NIH HHS (4)

    • Grant ID: KL2 TR001065

    • Grant ID: U01 TR001263

    • Grant ID: UL1 TR001067

    • Grant ID: 8UL1TR000105

    NCRR NIH HHS (2)

    • Grant ID: UL1 RR025764

    • Grant ID: UL1RR025764

    NIAMS NIH HHS (1)

    • Grant ID: L30 AR063485

    NINDS NIH HHS (3)

    • Grant ID: K23 NS091511

    • Grant ID: U54 NS065712

    • Grant ID: 1U54NS0657