Wearable sensors could bring duchenne monitoring home
NCT ID NCT07664124
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a wearable sensor (Syde device) can reliably measure arm and hand function in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who can no longer walk. Current tests are done in clinics and may miss small changes. The goal is to see if home-based digital monitoring is feasible and accurate. Fifty participants will wear the sensor for set periods, and results will be compared with standard clinical tests.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a more sensitive, real-world way to track disease progression and treatment effects in non-ambulant DMD patients.
What could go wrong
This is an early feasibility study with only 50 participants, so results may not generalize. The digital measures may not prove reliable or sensitive enough to replace clinical tests.
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Centre de référence des maladies neuromusculaire, Centre Hospitalier Régional de la Citadelle
Liège, 4000, Belgium