Martial arts training for boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy * a feasibility study.

Completed

• Conditions: DMD; Duchenne Muscular Dystroph; 10028302

• Registration Number: NL-OMON45883
• Lead Sponsor: Radboud Universitair Medisch Centrum

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 15 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 12

Inclusion Criteria

- DNA established diagnosis of DMD
- Able to touch the top of the head with both hands

Exclusion Criteria

- Participants younger than 4 years
- Other disabling diseases influencing physical or psychosocial function
- Not being able to follow instructions or moderate to severe cognitive limitations (IQ<70)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The primary outcome of our study is the feasibility of the exercise program,<br /><br>which we consider achieved as the mean adherence rate > 70% of the trainings<br /><br>sessions and no injuries or adverse effects occur.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Secondary outcome measures are: self-perception measured with the CBSK,<br /><br>strength measured with the hand-held dynamometer, passive range of motion<br /><br>measured with a goniometer, psychosocial questionnaires, quality of life<br /><br>questionnaire and functional scales.</p><br>