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

Completed

• Conditions: Flexibility; Performance; Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

• Registration Number: NCT03589612
• Lead Sponsor: Hacettepe University

Brief Summary

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

Detailed 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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-03-08
• Study First Submitted: 2018-07-05
• Study First Submitted QC: 2018-07-05
• Study First Posted: 2018-07-18
• Primary Completion: 2019-01-24
• Study Completion: 2019-01-24
• Status Verified: 2019-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2019-09-27
• Last Update Posted: 2019-09-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 60

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.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Popliteal Angle Test	5 minute	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.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
6 Minute Walk Test	6 minute	6 Minute Walk Test was used to assess performance with children Duchenne MUscular Dystropy.
North Star Ambulation Assessment	20 minute	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.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hacettepe University; 🇹🇷 Ankara, Sıhhiye, Turkey