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ong-term follow-up of dysphagia in adult patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Not Applicable
Conditions
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Registration Number
JPRN-UMIN000029939
Lead Sponsor
ational Hospital Organization Higashi Saitama Hospital
Brief Summary

dSSS was related to age, functional ability assessed using the Swinyard staging and the status of ventilator dependence. Median NdSSS changed from 6 to 4, 4 and 3 over the 4 time points. Number of patients with tube feeding increased by 5-10% every 2 years. Initial NdSSS was a predictor of future swallowing status.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete: follow-up complete
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
81
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

patients who refused the assessment.

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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