Gamification Effects on the 6-Minute Walk Test in Children

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Conditions studied: Neuromuscular Diseases in Children

In brief

The goal of this study is to learn if adding a game to the 6-minute walk test for children with neuromuscular disorders will increase enjoyment and motivation to complete the test.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07216339

Run by

David Toupin

People needed

20

Starts

2026-06-12

Expected to finish

2027-06-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-27

Who can join

Age: 6 and older, up to 12. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Clinical diagnosis of, or active evaluation for, a neuromuscular disorder
• Able to ambulate (with or without usual orthoses/assistive device) sufficiently to attempt a 6-minute walk.
• Note: Acceptable if the patient needs to take breaks or sit during the test. Those unable to finish are counted as protocol deviations, not exclusions.
• Medically stable on the test day (no acute illness or recent surgery that would contraindicate moderate exercise).
• Child able to understand simple instructions in English and provide assent (if applicable based upon age and developmental level); parent/guardian able to provide consent in English.

You may not qualify if…

• Non-ambulatory or unsafe to attempt walking as judged by the treating physician.
• Severe cognitive/behavioral impairment that precludes following instructions.
• Acute cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, or other medical condition that makes walking unsafe on the test day.
• Non-English-speaking family (materials are available only in English for this pilot).
• Any child/parent who declines consent/assent or withdraws at any time.

Where it is running

• University of Kentucky — Lexington, Kentucky, United States (enrolling)

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