A Device for Rapid, Painless, Bedside Muscle Evaluation of Children
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Sponsor
- Skulpt, Inc.
- Enrollment
- 327
- Locations
- 5
- Primary Endpoint
- Electrical Impedance Myography Measurements
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 9 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this protocol is to perform Electrical Impedance Myography (EIM) testing on healthy children and children with duchenne muscular dystrophy so as to develop a new, convenient tool for the office based assessment of children with a wide variety of neuromuscular conditions.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Genetic or histopathologic diagnosis of duchenne muscular dystrophy, or signs and symptoms of DMD and genetic or histopathologic diagnosis in a family member.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Age over 18
- •Presence of a superimposed neuromuscular or other medical condition that substantially impacts the individual's health or ability to cooperate.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Electrical Impedance Myography Measurements
Time Frame: Baseline (all subjects) & 3 months, 6 months, 1 year for returning subjects only
Up to 11 muscles will be measured using EIM technology. These muscles include: Right Lateral Deltoid, Right Biceps, Right Triceps, Right Wrist Flexors, Right Wrist Extensors, Right Vastus Lateralis, Right Tibialis Anterior, Right Gastrocnemius, Right Gluteus Medius, Right Biceps Femoris, and Right Thoracic Parapinal.