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🔗 CustomizeMedical Overview of Distal Hereditary Motor Neuropathy Type 7
Sources citedA rare, slowly progressive genetic peripheral neuropathy characterized by distal atrophy and weakness affecting the upper limbs (with a predilection for the thenar eminence) and subsequently the lower limbs, associated with uni- or bilateral vocal cord paresis leading to hoarse voice and breathing difficulties, and facial weakness.
Classification & codes: GARD 0016960 · Orphanet ORPHA:139589 · OMIM 158580 · ICD-10 G12.2
Sources: GARD (NIH/NCATS), Orphanet · last reviewed 2026. Educational only — not medical advice.
News & Updates
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Vertex plans global regulatory submissions for this pediatric age group in the first half of 2026.
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3 open trials match this profile
Locations in NC, FL and GA.
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Care & management overview — Distal Hereditary Motor Neuropathy Type 7
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Distal Hereditary Motor Neuropathy Type 7 News & Developments
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Recruiting trials
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Treatment & Daily Living
Medical care plus the everyday therapies and supports relevant to Distal Hereditary Motor Neuropathy Type 7. Treatment is individualized — ask your specialist about the medications, procedures and therapies. Browse medications →
Media Center
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Audience Guides
Plain-language guidance for the people around someone with Distal Hereditary Motor Neuropathy Type 7 — how to understand it and talk about it. AI-generated for communication, not medical advice; always confirm specifics with a clinician.
Companies Developing Treatments
Biopharma companies with registered trials for Distal Hereditary Motor Neuropathy Type 7 — from ClinicalTrials.gov. Informational, not an endorsement, and not every program is in trials.
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Researchers Publishing on Distal Hereditary Motor Neuropathy Type 7
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Mental Health Toolkit
Sources citedCoping strategies, how to find a a specialist therapist, and mental-health resources built for the ups and downs of living with Distal Hereditary Motor Neuropathy Type 7 — for patients and caregivers alike.
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Community & Support Groups
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Certified Centers of Excellence
CFF networkCare centers and specialists for Distal Hereditary Motor Neuropathy Type 7, from Tomeko’s verified provider directory (CMS NPPES).
Representative CFF centers — the official CFF directory has the complete, current list.
Nonprofits & Foundations
Grants & Financial Help
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Patient & Family Guides
Sources citedAn annual snapshot of Distal Hereditary Motor Neuropathy Type 7 research, treatment access and outcomes, written in plain language for patients and families.
Practical starting points and things to plan for in the first year after diagnosis.
Step-by-step guidance, what to expect, and a sample daily routine.
Disclosure, accommodations, insurance transitions and workplace planning for teens and young adults with Distal Hereditary Motor Neuropathy Type 7.
Sources: GARD (NIH/NCATS), Orphanet · last reviewed 2026. Educational only — not medical advice.