Regression of Hamstring Flexibility and Performance in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Clinical Trial

Official title:

Regression of Hamstring Flexibility and Performance in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT03589612
• Other study ID #: GO 16/740-2
• Status: Completed
• Start date: March 8, 2018
• Est. completion date: January 24, 2019

Study information

• Verified date: September 2019
• Source: Hacettepe University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Observational

Clinical Trial Summary

Investigator investigated that regression of hamstring flexibility and performance in children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Description:

Flexibility of hamstrings was evaluated by Popliteal Angle test. Performance was evaluated 6 Minute Walk Test (6 MWT). Regression of hamstring flexibility and performance was examined regression tests. Correlation was examined between popliteal angle test and parameter of North Star Ambulation Assessment.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 60
• Est. completion date: January 24, 2019
• Est. primary completion date: January 24, 2019
• Gender: Male
• Age group: 5 Years to 14 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• To be a Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy diagnosis,

• Being in the ambulatory period and climbing four steps independently,

• to be Level 1 and Level 2 according to Brooke Lower Functional Classification Test

• To be able to cooperate

• No any severe contracture in the lower limbs which may prevent assessments,

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children who fail to meet these criteria study.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
• Flexibility
• Muscular Dystrophies
• Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne
• Performance

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Hacettepe University	Ankara	Sihhiye

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Hacettepe University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Popliteal Angle Test	The Popliteal Angle Test was used to assess hamstring flexibility. Child asked to rise lower leg straight. Incomplete angle degree of full extension is popliteal angle.	5 minute
Secondary	6 Minute Walk Test	6 Minute Walk Test was used to assess performance with children Duchenne MUscular Dystropy.	6 minute
Secondary	North Star Ambulation Assessment	The North Star Ambulatory Assessment (NSAA) is used to assess mobility for in ambulatory children with DMD for 5 years. NSAA is consist of 17 items from stand to run.	20 minute