Spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia, Bieganski type
MONDO:0010275A rare genetic neurological disorder characterized by the association of hypomyelinating leukodystrophy with spondylometaphyseal dysplasia. Patients present in infancy with absent or delayed ability to walk independently, slowly progressive motor deterioration, spasticity, ataxia, proximal weakness, and joint contractures. Additional manifestations include mild cognitive impairment, short stature, scoliosis, enlarged and deformed joints, dysarthria, nystagmus, visual defects, and mildly dysmorphic features, among others. Mode of inheritance is X-linked recessive.
Also known as: H-SMD, hypomyelination-spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia syndrome, leukoencephalopathy-SEMD syndrome, leukoencephalopathy-metaphyseal chondrodysplasia syndrome, spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia, X-linked, with hypomyelinating leukodystrophy, X-linked recessive, LKMCD, SEMD X-linked with mental deterioration, SEMD, X-linked, with mental deterioration
35 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New scale could help predict fall risk for hospital patients in turkey
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a Turkish version of the Johns Hopkins In-Room Independence Scale, which measures a patient's ability to move, use the toilet, and think clearly while in their hospital room. Researchers worked with 100 adults who had conditions like stroke, Parkinson's, or ampu…
Sponsor: Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Physiotherapy students test muscle relief techniques on themselves
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at how common muscle and posture problems are in physiotherapy students and whether a special physiotherapy program could help. 44 students with back pain and muscle tightness received treatments like trigger point release, stretching, and joint mobilization. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Charles University, Czech Republic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Who should control your sedation during surgery? new study compares options
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether letting patients control their own sedation during arm surgery under regional anesthesia leads to higher satisfaction compared to having an anesthesiologist control it. 70 adults having upper limb orthopedic surgery were randomly assigned to either pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New turkish health survey could improve care for muscle and joint problems
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study translated the Generic Functional Index, a questionnaire that measures how well people can do daily activities, into Turkish. Researchers tested it with 200 adults who have muscle or joint problems to see if it is accurate and reliable. The goal is to give Turkish-spea…
Sponsor: Istanbul Bilgi University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Physios take on ER duty: study tests if they can replace doctors for back pain
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether specially trained physiotherapists can safely diagnose and treat non-urgent muscle and joint pain in the emergency room, compared to standard care from doctors. 102 patients with back, neck, or shoulder pain were randomly assigned to either a physiothera…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bern University of Applied Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can CRPS patients imagine movement? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study compared how well people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), people with other muscle or bone pain, and healthy individuals can imagine movements. Researchers used a questionnaire called the MIQ-RS to measure motor imagery skills. The goal was to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Mind, spirit, and pain: new study explores what chronic pain patients really believe
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study surveyed 116 adults with chronic pain at a rehabilitation clinic to understand how their pain beliefs, spiritual well-being, and attitudes toward complementary and alternative medicine are related. Participants filled out several questionnaires about their pain, mood, …
Sponsor: Gulseren Demir Karakilic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC