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  • Genetics
  • Sleep Medicine

Background:

  • Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is often observed in peripheral neuropathies.
  • Prevalence and clinical associations of RLS in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A) and hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies (HNPP) are not well-defined.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of RLS in CMT1A and HNPP patients.
  • To investigate the association between RLS and disease severity, muscle strength, disability, and quality of life (QoL) in these populations.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 47 CMT1A and 18 HNPP patients were assessed for RLS using the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group criteria.
  • RLS severity was measured using the International Restless Legs Syndrome Severity Scale (IRLS-SS).
  • Neurological assessments included MRC Sum Score (MRC-SS), Charcot-Marie-Tooth Examination Score (CMTES), Overall Neuropathy Limitations Scale (ONLS), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), and the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36).

Main Results:

  • RLS prevalence was 29.8% in CMT1A and 38.9% in HNPP.
  • CMT1A patients with RLS exhibited longer disease duration, poorer muscle strength, increased disease severity, higher upper-limb and overall disability, and greater fatigue.
  • HNPP patients with RLS reported higher upper-limb and overall disability, increased depression, and more severe fatigue. QoL was significantly reduced in RLS patients in both groups, with RLS severity negatively impacting physical and mental health domains.

Conclusions:

  • RLS is a common comorbidity in CMT1A and HNPP.
  • RLS is associated with increased disease severity, functional disability, and diminished quality of life in patients with PMP22-related neuropathies.
  • Screening for RLS and considering symptomatic management are recommended for clinicians treating patients with CMT1A and HNPP.