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New study aims to uncover why people with muscle disease fall

NCT ID NCT07493525

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Antalya Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study measures how often people with myotonic dystrophy type 1 fall and what factors affect their balance. Researchers will also assess fear of falling and leg muscle strength. The goal is to better understand fall risk in this condition.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors better predict and prevent falls in people with myotonic dystrophy type 1.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center observational study, so findings may not apply to everyone. It does not test any treatment.

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Study facts

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Participants

41 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

The study population will consist of adult patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 who are followed at the Neuromuscular Diseases Center of Antalya Training and Research Hospital. Participants who meet the predefined eligibility criteria and are able to complete the balance, mobility, and muscle strength assessments will be included.

Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged between 18 and 60 years old * Diagnosis of myotonic dystrophy type 1 * Ability to understand and follow study instructions * Ability to ambulate, with or without an assistive device, sufficiently to perform the study assessments * Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment interfering with understanding or completion of the study assessments * Severe visual impairment interfering with balance and mobility testing * Severe sensory impairment, including markedly impaired vibration sensation, that may affect balance assessment * Any additional neurological, musculoskeletal, vestibular, or other medical condition that could substantially affect gait, balance, or fall risk independently of myotonic dystrophy type 1 * Acute medical condition or unstable clinical status at the time of assessment * Inability to complete the study evaluations

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myotonic dystrophy myotonic dystrophy type 1 neuromuscular disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Falls Myotonic dystrophy type-1

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Antalya Training and Research Hospital

    Antalya, Antalya, 07100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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