Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Low-level Mechanical Vibration on Bone Density in Ambulant Children Affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Lead Sponsor:

Istituto Auxologico Italiano

Conditions:

Osteoporosis

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Eligibility:

MALE

7-10 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a X-linked recessive disorder due to a mutation of the dystrophin gene (Xp21). Dystrophin is a sarcolemmal protein of skeletal and cardiac muscle, and its absence ...

Detailed Description

All children were instructed to have a daily intake of calcium equal to the 100% of the RDA and were supplemented with calcifediol (0.7 mcg/kg/die). The 20 boys were randomly assigned to two groups: ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosis of DMD
  • Ability to stand up and walk (some balance assistance allowed, but full weight-bearing necessary)
  • All the children must already be on glucocorticoid therapy for at least 6 months before the start of the study.

Exclusion

  • Presence of other diseases interfering with bone density and bone turnover
  • The inability to regularly use the vibratory platform.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 1 2007

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05281120

Start Date

November 1 2006

End Date

November 1 2007

Last Update

March 16 2022

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