New study seeks to unlock the secrets of physical activity in kids with DMD
NCT ID NCT07369609
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to identify the many factors that influence how physically active children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) are. Researchers will look at muscle strength, balance, thinking skills, sleep, behavior, and family environment. The goal is to gather information that can help design better programs to keep these children active and healthy.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study population will consist of children diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and their parents or primary caregivers. Eligible children will be males aged 6 to 14 years with a confirmed diagnosis of DMD who are ambulatory, classified within the first four levels of the Brooke Lower Extremity Functional Classification, and able to follow assessment instructions. Parents or primary caregivers of these children who voluntarily agree to participate will also be included. Participants will be recruited from pediatric neuromuscular rehabilitation and physiotherapy settings.
- Ages
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6 to 14 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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* Inclusion Criteria (Parents): 1. Being a parent or primary caregiver of a child diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), 2. Volunteering to participate in the study. * Exclusion Criteria (Parents): 1. Having caregiving responsibilities for another child or adult with a disability, other than the child with DMD, 2. Experiencing difficulties in understanding or responding to the questionnaires administered by the physiotherapist. * Inclusion Criteria (Children with DMD): 1. Having a confirmed diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), 2. Being between 6 and 14 years of age, 3. Being classified within the first four levels of the Brooke Lower Extremity Functional Classification (ambulatory children), 4. Scoring \>24 on the Modified Mini-Mental State Examination, 5. Volunteering to participate in the study. * Exclusion Criteria (Children with DMD): 1. Having undergone any musculoskeletal surgery or sustained an injury that could affect physical activity within the past 6 months, 2. Experiencing difficulty in understanding the test instructions administered by the physiotherapist and therefore being unable to appropriately perform the tests (performance-based assessments), 3. Experiencing difficulties in understanding or responding to the questionnaires administered by the physiotherapist.
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