Home Check-Ups for DMD: a new study tests if Tele-Assessments are reliable

NCT ID NCT06295718

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sahra Şirvan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether doctors can accurately assess physical function and quality of life in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) through video calls. Twenty ambulatory patients aged 5-18 completed timed tests and questionnaires remotely. The goal was to see if tele-assessment is a valid and reliable alternative to in-person visits, which could ease the travel burden on families.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could allow DMD patients to be evaluated from home, reducing travel stress and saving time for families.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. It tests assessment methods, not a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy Fatigue

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

İstanbul University - Cerrahpaşa

Istanbul, Istanbul, 34758, Turkey (Türkiye)

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