A randomised controlled trial of a home based, targeted progressive exercise programme aimed at improving endurance and function in adults with muscular dystrophy (MD).

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN67078621

Enrollment

Registered

2005-09-30

Start date

2004-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases: Muscular dystrophy (MD) Musculoskeletal Diseases Muscular dystrophy (MD)

Interventions

Home based exercise programme vs no home based exercise programme

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults with Muscular Dystrophy of 16 years and above with some gait impairment and perceived reduced mobility and function that are able to walk at least 10m (aids permitted). Perceived mobility and perceived functional impairment of the lower limb.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Unable to meet the inclusion criteria or those unwilling or unable to undertake the programme

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Primary and secondary outcome measures 8 weeks following treatment intervention, and then after another 8 weeks.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026