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Clinical Trials/ACTRN12616001471471
ACTRN12616001471471
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Whole-body vibration training as a therapy to improve mobility, muscle and bone health in children and adolescents with Congenital Myopathy

iggins Institute at the University of Auckland0 sites12 target enrollmentOctober 21, 2016

Overview

Phase
N/A
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Congenital Myopathy
Sponsor
iggins Institute at the University of Auckland
Enrollment
12
Status
Active, Not Recruiting
Last Updated
5 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Registry
who.int
Start Date
October 21, 2016
End Date
TBD
Last Updated
5 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Sex
All

Investigators

Sponsor
iggins Institute at the University of Auckland

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Participants will be aged 4\- 16 years and have a confirmed diagnosis of Congenital Myopathy via muscle biopsy and/or genetic testing
  • Participants are able to:
  • i) stand on the vibration platform for the duration of treatment sessions, and
  • ii) undergo some of the clinical and functional assessments necessary to evaluate treatment outcomes.

Exclusion Criteria

  • 1\. Recent lower limb fracture and not cleared by an orthopaedic surgeon to participate in the study
  • 2\. Cognitive impairment which might affect the ability of participants to comply with testing procedures
  • 3\) History of another illness or findings on physical examination, which in the opinion of the investigators would prevent the patient from completing the study;
  • 4\) Use for greater than or equal to 30 days of medication that might interfere with study results and assessments within 3 months of enrolment (e.g. anabolic agents);

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

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