Walking while counting: new training may boost brain and body in DMD boys
NCT ID NCT06887491
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a dual-task training program—combining physical exercises like walking with mental tasks like counting—can improve both motor and cognitive function in 16 boys aged 6–12 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Participants will be randomly assigned to either standard physiotherapy or standard physiotherapy plus dual-task training for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in balance, walking, hand function, cognitive skills, independence, and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dual-task training program (combining motor and cognitive exercises)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help children with DMD move better, think more clearly, and be more independent in daily activities.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study (16 children) testing a behavioral program, not a drug. Results may not apply to all children with DMD, and the benefits may be modest or temporary.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Lokman Hekim University
Ankara, Cankaya, 06510, Turkey (Türkiye)
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