*Energy cost of walking in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy; a reproducibility and sensitivity study*

Completed

• Conditions: Duchenne muscular dystrophy; DMD; progressive muscular disease in boys; 10029317

• Registration Number: NL-OMON38268
• Lead Sponsor: Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 6 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

-children diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
-children aged between 6 and 14 years
-children capable of walking independently for more than 150m without any supportive devices.

Exclusion Criteria

-children who underwent surgery (<6 months ago)
-children who are unable to follow simple instructions;
-children who have behavioural problems that compromise participation in the study

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational non invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Primary study parameters<br /><br>-Speed (m/min)<br /><br>-Net energy cost (J/kg/m)<br /><br>-6-minute walking distance (m)</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Secondary study parameters<br /><br>-Participation in daily activities and social roles<br /><br>-Intensity of participation<br /><br>-Perceived exertion<br /><br><br /><br>Additional study parameters<br /><br>-Age (yrs)<br /><br>-Height (cm)<br /><br>-Body-mass (kg)<br /><br>-Leg length (cm)</p><br>