The arm functions and abilities of boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy explored by movement analysis

The arm functions and abilities of boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy explored by movement analysis - Duchenne dynamic arm study (DDAS)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON37466

Enrollment

Registered

2012-06-27

Start date

2013-04-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-29

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Conditions

Duchenne muscular Dystrophy (DMD) muscular dystrophy

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Age

2 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: DNA established diagnosis of DMD Brooke scale 1-5

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Other disabling diseases influencing upper extremity function Boys

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The main study parameters are: maximal sEMG amplitude during movements as percentage of EMG amplitude in Maximum Voluntary Contraction, active range of motion and activity level during a longer period of time.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Secondary study parameters are: a questionnaire on medical history, drug use and activity level, passive range of motion, absolute muscle force, fatigue, pain and quantitative ultrasound for measuring muscle volume and muscle quality	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results