Status:
COMPLETED
Biomechanical Analysis of Gait in Individuals With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Lead Sponsor:
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Conditions:
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Eligibility:
MALE
4-21 years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to understand the walking patterns, strength and function changes of boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy on/off corticosteroids to determine the best timing and...
Detailed Description
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked recessive disease of muscle characterized by a progressive loss of functional muscle mass, which is replaced with fibrofatty tissue. Historically, boys...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Confirmed diagnosis of DMD
- Male.
- Four years of age or older.
- Ability to walk independently for five minutes to 10 minutes at self-selected speed.
- Ability to cognitively understand directions for testing procedures.
Exclusion
- Female
- Nonambulatory
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2006
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
85 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00312247
Start Date
April 1 2006
End Date
March 1 2015
Last Update
May 19 2015
Active Locations (3)
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1
UCLA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90095
2
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Sacramento, California, United States, 95817
3
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239