New combo therapy shows promise for kids with muscle disease
NCT ID NCT07416929
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding manual therapy (hands-on techniques) to standard breathing exercises could improve breathing, fatigue, and trunk control in children with neuromuscular diseases. Twenty-eight children aged 7 to 18 took part. One group did only conventional physical therapy, while the other also received manual therapy three times a week and breathing training twice daily for six weeks. The results suggest the combined approach may offer extra benefits for respiratory function and movement.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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28 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2021
- Finished
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Aug 2022
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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7 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria * Aged between 7 and 18 years * Diagnosed with a muscle disease * Voluntary participation * Cooperative and coherent * No hearing or visual impairment * Ability to ambulate independently Exclusion Criteria * Presence of a respiratory infection * Presence of a serious cardiac condition * History of a fracture involving the thoracic region
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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İstinye Üniversitesi
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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