Calf muscle shape linked to walking ability in DMD kids
NCT ID NCT07437378
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study measured calf muscle thickness and length in 26 children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (ages 6-12) who could still walk. Researchers used ultrasound and motion analysis to see how muscle structure relates to walking and other movements. The goal was to better understand the disease, not to test a treatment.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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26 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2024
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Male children aged 6 to 12 years diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy who were ambulatory and recruited from outpatient pediatric physical therapy clinics. Participants met specific inclusion criteria including Vignos Scale grades 1 to 7 and presence of calf pseudohypertrophy. All participants underwent a single assessment session to evaluate gastrocnemius muscle architecture and functional ability. No therapeutic intervention was administered.
- Ages
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6 to 12 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy * Age 6-12 years * Ambulatory * Vignos Scale grades 1-7 * Presence of calf pseudohypertrophy * Absence of severe cardiac or pulmonary disease Exclusion Criteria: * Non-ambulatory * Severe cognitive impairment * History of lower limb trauma or fracture * Inability to cooperate with assessment * Lack of parental consent
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Deraya university, faculty of physical therapy
Minya, Menia Governorate, Egypt
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