Biomechanical Analysis of Gait in Individuals With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Completed

Conditions studied: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

In brief

The purpose of this research study is to understand the walking patterns, strength and function changes of boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy on/off corticosteroids to determine the best timing and treatment options to maintain walking for as long as possible.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00312247

Run by

Shriners Hospitals for Children

People needed

85

Starts

2006-04-01

Expected to finish

2015-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-05-19

Who can join

Age: 4 and older, up to 21. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Confirmed diagnosis of DMD
• Male.
• Four years of age or older.
• Ability to walk independently for five minutes to 10 minutes at self-selected speed.
• Ability to cognitively understand directions for testing procedures.

You may not qualify if…

• Female
• Nonambulatory

Where it is running

• UCLA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery — Los Angeles, California, United States
• Shriners Hospitals for Children — Sacramento, California, United States
• Shriners Hospitals for Children — Portland, Oregon, United States

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