Status:
COMPLETED
Poor Neck Proprioception May Cause Balance Deficits in Myotonic Dystrophy 1
Lead Sponsor:
Istituto Auxologico Italiano
Collaborating Sponsors:
Fondazione Serena Onlus - Centro Clinico NeMO Milano
Conditions:
Myotonic Dystrophy 1
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-50 years
Brief Summary
Impairment of balance and gait are frequent complaints in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). In these persons, there is an increased risk for stumbles and falls when compared to normal sub...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of DM1 since at least 5 years;
- Ability to stand erect with open eyes for at least 20 s;
- Rivermead Mobility Index (RMI) score ≥ 10/15;
- Visual acuity \> 10/20, also with corrective lenses;
- Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥ 26/30;
- ability to wittingly sign the informed consent form.
Exclusion
- neurological or orthopedic pathologies with impact on balance;
- pregnancy;
- previous orthopedic surgical intervention;
- head or neck trauma in the 6 months preceding the study;
- other pathological conditions which could alter balance;
- drug therapy, underway for less than one month before the study, with impact on balance.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 27 2020
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 31 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
42 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04712422
Start Date
October 27 2020
End Date
December 31 2022
Last Update
February 20 2024
Active Locations (2)
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1
Istituto Auxologico Italiano
Milan, MI, Italy, 20121
2
The NEuroMuscular Omnicentre (NEMO) Clinical Center
Milan, MI, Italy, 20162