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| Title: | Characterization, treatment patterns, and patient-related outcomes of patients with Fragile X syndrome in Germany: final results of the observational EXPLAIN-FXS study |
| Creators Name: | Haessler, F., Gaese, F., Huss, M., Kretschmar, C., Brinkman, M., Peters, H., Elstner, S., Colla, M. and Pittrow, D. |
| Abstract: | BACKGROUND: As data on the phenotype, characteristics and management of patients with Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) are limited, we aimed to collect such data in Germany in experienced centres involved in the treatment of such patients. METHODS: EXPLAIN-FXS is a prospective observational (non-interventional) study (registry) performed between April 2013 and January 2016 at 18 sites in Germany. Requirements for patient participation included confirmed diagnosis of FXS by genetic testing (>200 CGG repeats) and written informed consent. Patients were followed for up to 2 years. RESULTS: Seventy-five patients (84.0 % males, mean age 16.7 +/- 14.5 years, ranging from 2 - 82 years) were analysed. The mean 6-item score, determined according to Giangreco (J Pediatr 129:611-614, 1996), was 6.9 +/- 2.5 points. At least one neurological finding each was noted in 53 patients (69.7 %). Specifically, ataxia was noted in 5 patients (6.6 %), lack of fine motor skills in 40 patients, (52.6 %), muscle tonus disorder in 4 patients (5.3 %), and other neurological disorders in 39 patients (51.3 %). Spasticity was not noted in any patient. Seizures were reported in 6 patients (8.1 %), anxiety disorders in 22 patients (30.1 %), depression in 7 patients (9.6 %), ADHD/ADD in 36 patients (49.3 %), impairment of social behavior in 39 patients (53.4 %), and other comorbidities in 23 patients (31.5 %). The mean Aberrant Behaviour Checklist Community Edition (ABC-C) score on behavioral symptoms, obtained in 71 patients at first documentation, was 48.4 +/- 27.8 (median 45.0, range 5-115). The mean visual analogue scale (VAS) score, obtained in 59 patients at first documentation, was 84.9 +/- 14.6 points (median 90; range 50 - 100). CONCLUSIONS: This report describes the largest cohort of patients with FXS in Europe. The reported observations indicate a substantial burden of disease for patients and their caregivers. Based on these observations, an early expert psychiatric diagnosis is recommended for suspected FXS patients. Further recommendations include multimodal and multi-professional management that is tailored to the individual patient's needs. |
| Keywords: | Fragile X Syndrome, Health Care, Outcomes, Ambulatory Setting, Mental Disorders, Caregiver Burden, Quality of Life |
| Source: | BMC Psychiatry |
| ISSN: | 1471-244X |
| Publisher: | BioMed Central |
| Volume: | 16 |
| Number: | 1 |
| Page Range: | 318 |
| Date: | 10 September 2016 |
| Additional Information: | TRIAL REGISTRATION: The ClinTrials.gov identifier is NCT01711606. Registered on 18 October 2012. |
| Official Publication: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-016-1020-5 |
| PubMed: | View item in PubMed |
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