Is there a cure for LAMA2-RD?

There is currently no approved cure, but research is actively ongoing and there is real reason for hope. Several promising approaches, including gene therapy (correcting or replacing the faulty gene), stem cell therapy (using healthy stem cells to repair muscle) and protein replacement therapy (providing the missing laminin alpha-2 protein), are in development. Supportive care today can significantly improve health, function and quality of life.

What treatments are currently available? Which therapies can improve quality of life? What role does occupational therapy play? What role do speech and language therapy play? What role does hydrotherapy play? What assistive devices are available? When is a wheelchair needed? What types of respiratory support are available? When is night-time ventilation recommended? How are scoliosis and joint contractures managed? When is surgery necessary? What feeding and nutritional problems can occur? When is a feeding tube recommended? Which vaccinations are recommended? How often should patients be monitored? Which medical assessments are important?

Is there a cure for LAMA2-RD?

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