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Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS) is rare neurological disorder that results in muscle weakness and limited reflex activity. More than half of LEMS cases are associated with a malignancy, usually small cell lung cancer, and tend to progress more quickly than cases not coupled with malignant cells.
3,4diaminopyridine (3,4DAP)is a drug that has been demonstrated to be effective in treating the weakness associated with LEMS as it increases strength and improves autonomic symptoms in LEMS patients. It is not currently approved by the FDA for use in the United States. The investigators plan to use 3,4DAP to treat patients with LEMS here at the Columbia University MDA/ALS Research Center.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,4-diaminopyridine | Drug | Treatment will begin with 5mg three times a day or less. |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Louis H Weimer, MD | Columbia University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University Medical Center | New York | New York | 10032 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D015624 | Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D009157 | Myasthenia Gravis |
| D020361 | Paraneoplastic Syndromes, Nervous System |
| D009423 | Nervous System Neoplasms |
| D009371 | Neoplasms by Site |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000077770 | Amifampridine |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D015761 | 4-Aminopyridine |
| D000631 | Aminopyridines |
| D000588 | Amines |
| D009930 | Organic Chemicals |
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| D009369 | Neoplasms |
| D010257 | Paraneoplastic Syndromes |
| D020274 | Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D019636 | Neurodegenerative Diseases |
| D020511 | Neuromuscular Junction Diseases |
| D009468 | Neuromuscular Diseases |
| D001327 | Autoimmune Diseases |
| D007154 | Immune System Diseases |
| D011725 |
| Pyridines |
| D006573 | Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring |
| D006571 | Heterocyclic Compounds |