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NCT Number: NCT03589612

Regression of Hamstring Flexibility and Performance in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Investigator investigated that regression of hamstring flexibility and performance in children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

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Key information

Conditions

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Flexibility Genetic Diseases, Inborn Genetic Diseases, X-Linked Muscular Diseases Muscular Disorders, Atrophic Muscular Dystrophies Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Musculoskeletal Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neuromuscular Diseases Performance

Age range

5 year–14 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Hacettepe University

Ankara, Sıhhiye, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Flexibility of hamstrings was evaluated by Popliteal Angle test. Performance was evaluated 6 Minute Walk Test (6 MWT). Regression of hamstring flexibility and performance was examined regression tests. Correlation was examined between popliteal angle test and parameter of North Star Ambulation Assessment.

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • To be a Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy diagnosis,
  • Being in the ambulatory period and climbing four steps independently,
  • to be Level 1 and Level 2 according to Brooke Lower Functional Classification Test
  • To be able to cooperate
  • No any severe contracture in the lower limbs which may prevent assessments,

Exclusion criteria

  • Children who fail to meet these criteria study.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Popliteal Angle Test

    Time frame: 5 minute

    The Popliteal Angle Test was used to assess hamstring flexibility. Child asked to rise lower leg straight. Incomplete angle degree of full extension is popliteal angle.

Secondary outcomes

  1. 6 Minute Walk Test

    Time frame: 6 minute

    6 Minute Walk Test was used to assess performance with children Duchenne MUscular Dystropy.

  2. North Star Ambulation Assessment

    Time frame: 20 minute

    The North Star Ambulatory Assessment (NSAA) is used to assess mobility for in ambulatory children with DMD for 5 years. NSAA is consist of 17 items from stand to run.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hacettepe University

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Jul 18, 2018
Registry last updated
Sep 30, 2019

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