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A Case Series on Easy Low-Resistance Exercises to Improve Walking and Movement in Ambulatory People with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

A Case Series investigating the impact of low load resistance exercises on functional mobility performance among ambulatory individuals with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - DMD

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/109242
Enrollment
7
Registered
2026-04-23
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G710- Muscular dystrophy

Interventions

Intervention1: low load resistance functional training: Intervention Period: Two To Three Weeks Frequency: Three Sessions Per Week. Each session lasts thirty to forty-five minutes. Warm Up: Five Min

Sponsors

nil
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria Children Aged Eight to Twenty-Five Years With Genetically Confirmed Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Ambulatory Children Who Are Able To Walk Ten Meters Or More Independently With A North Star Ambulatory Assessment Score Of Fifteen. Stable Medical Management For One Month Or More. Pediatric Mini Mental State Examination: Score Less Than Twenty-Eight.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Recent orthopedic surgery has occurred within the past three months. Uncontrolled Cardiomyopathy or Severe Respiratory Insufficiency. Acute Illness, Pain Flare, Or Any Contraindication To Exercise. Written parental or guardian consent and child assent were obtained prior to participation.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
â?¢NSAA and 10-meter walk test â?¢Wongâ??Baker pain & fatigue ratings â?¢Pediatric MMSE â?¢FIM [Functional scale]Timepoint: 5 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
nilTimepoint: nil

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactNIDHI SINGH

galgotias university

Singh.nidhi@galgotiasuniversity.edu.in7042627025

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026