Foot and ankle strength training for children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease; Neurological - Other neurological disorders; Human Genetics and Inherited Disorders - Other human genetics and inherited disorders; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613000552785
• Lead Sponsor: Joshua Burns, PhD

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-05-16
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Children aged 6-17 years with a confirmed diagnosis of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT)

Exclusion Criteria

Strength training 3-months prior to recruitment; acute foot or lower limb injuries (e.g. fracture, ankle sprain); previous intra-articular foot surgery (e.g. fusion); an inability to actively dorsiflex (<10% of norm); non-ambulant; inability to comply with the research protocol (e.g. prolonged absence); hypertension; cardiovascular conditions which are exacerbated by exercise; diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis, diabetes or other peripheral neurological disorder; highly dependent on medical care; people with a cognitive impairment, an intellectual disability or a mental illness or insufficient knowledge of the English language to complete the required questionnaires during the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified