Clinical trials: Muscular Dystrophy in Children
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
The Baby Duchenne Study: Characterizing Developmental and Clinical Outcomes in the First Three Years in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The aim of the BABY DUCHENNE study is to evaluate the natural history and characterize the early clinical outcomes in very young children (0-3 years) with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) identified by newborn screening programs.
- Trial name
- BABY DUCHENNE (NCT07092540)
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
The Effect of Dual-tasking Program on Cognitive and Physical Functions and Independence in Activities of Daily Living in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Single-blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked recessive disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and frequent developmental, cognitive and behavioral impairments, occurring in one in 5000 live births of boys.
- Trial name
- DMD-DUAL-FUNC (NCT06887491)
- Testing
- Conventional physiotherapy program, Conventional physiotherapy program + Dual task program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Lokman Hekim University
Child, Only
Effects of Posture and Quality of Life in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Children
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked recessive neuromuscular disorder predominantly affecting boys and men, with an estimated incidence of 1 in 3,800 to 1 in 6,200 live male births.
- Trial name
- NCT07436143
- Testing
- Alexander Technique Program
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
A Study of EDG-5506 in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (LYNX)
The LYNX study is a 2-part, multicenter, Phase 2 study of safety, pharmacokinetics and biomarkers in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy including a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled part A, followed by an…
- Trial name
- NCT05540860
- Testing
- Sevasemten Dose 1, Sevasemten Dose 2, Sevasemten Dose 3
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Edgewise Therapeutics, Inc.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Gait Disorders in Children
Development of a New Instrument to Evaluate Gait Characteristics of Individuals With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The aim of this study was to develop a gait assessment instrument for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy patients (DMD-GAS), and investigate its validity and reliability.The scale was developed considering the expert opinions which…
- Conditions
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Gait Disorders in Children, Gait Disorders, Neurologic
- Trial name
- NCT05244395
- Testing
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Gait Assessment Scale
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), Becker Muscular Dystrophy
DMD Gene Variants and Cardiac Dysfunction in Young Males With Dystrophinopathies
The goal of this observational study is to investigate whether the type, location, and extent of pathogenic variants in the DMD gene are associated with cardiac dysfunction in male children, adolescents, and young adults with…
- Conditions
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Cardiomyopathy
- Trial name
- NCT07515235
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
L-citrulline and Metformin in Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy
The purpose of the study is to show that the intake of L-citrulline and metformin improves muscle function and delay of progression in patients with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy.
- Trial name
- NCT01995032
- Testing
- 750 mg metformin and 7.5 g L-citrulline daily p.o.
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy
Evaluating Long-term Use of a Pediatric Robotic Exoskeleton (P.REX/Agilik) to Improve Gait in Children With Movement Disorders
Background: People with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, or spinal cord injury often have muscle weakness and problems controlling how their legs move. This can affect how they walk.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Spina Bifida, Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05726591
- Testing
- EA-KAFO
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Duchenne Dystrophy Muscular
Biomechanical and Morphological Changes in Dystrophic Muscle
The loss of ability to walk in many children with DMD (Duchenne muscular Dystrophy) is a pejorative event. Biomechanical and morphological unknowledge about the loss of the walk ability in children with DMD is an obstacle in…
- Trial name
- MARCHE-DMD (NCT02472990)
- Where
- 10 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Brest
Muscular Dystrophy, Becker, Muscular Dystrophy
A Multicenter Cohort Study of Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy in Western Chinese Children
This is a prospective, multicenter, longitudinal observational cohort study aimed at understanding the progression of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).
- Conditions
- Muscular Dystrophy, Becker, Muscular Dystrophy, Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne
- Trial name
- WEST-DBMD (NCT07511920)
- Testing
- No interventions are applied; participants are followed for natural history observation only
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- West China Second University Hospital
Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne
Effect of Oral Glutamine on Muscle Mass and Function in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The purpose of this study is to determine whether long-term oral glutamine supplementation is effective in improving muscle mass and function in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
- Trial name
- MDB-GLN (NCT00296621)
- Testing
- L-Glutamine
- Where
- 5 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Rituxan in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
1. Study population:It is applicable to male participants with genetically confirmed and clinically confirmed Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), aged between 6 and 10 years. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT07475754
- Testing
- Rituxan treatment
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
2D Strain Evaluation: Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Versus Healthy Children
Compare systolic function of left ventricle (LV) and right ventricle (VD) by 2D strain evaluation in Duchenne muscular dystrophy children versus a control group.
- Trial name
- NCT02418338
- Testing
- speckle tracking (2D strain) echocardiography
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Dystrophinopathy, Muscular Dystrophies
VirtualPark_Pediatric
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effects of a dual-task, multimodal training program on slowing functional motor decline in children and adolescents with neuromuscular disorders.
- Conditions
- Dystrophinopathy, Muscular Dystrophies, Congenital Myopathies
- Trial name
- NCT07580365
- Testing
- Dual-task cycling, Standard therapy
- Where
- 4 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto di Sistemi e Tecnologie Industriali Intelligenti per il Manifatturiero Avanzato
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Aerobic Exercise in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is the most common neuromuscular disease in childhood with an estimate incidence of 1 in 3500 to 5000 male births.
- Trial name
- NCT04173234
- Testing
- Aerobic Training, Home exercise program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
A Study to Assess Safety/Tolerability, pk, Effects on Histology, Clinical Parameters of Givinostat in Children With DMD
The primary objective of Parts 1 and 2 of the study were to establish the histologic effects of givinostat administered chronically at the selected daily dose.
- Trial name
- NCT01761292
- Testing
- Givinostat
- Where
- 4 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Italfarmaco
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Efficacy of Stem Cell Therapy in Ambulatory and Non-ambulatory Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - Phase 1-2
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a X-linked genetic disorder primarily affecting males, resulting in an absence of dystrophin which ultimately leads to progressive muscle degeneration.
- Trial name
- NCT02484560
- Testing
- Biological: Umbilical Cord Based Allogenic Mesenchymal Stem Cell
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Gaziantep
Neuromuscular Disease, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Feasibility of Virtual Reality in Children With Neuromuscular Disease, Effectiveness of Virtual Reality and Biofeedback
Our study is a randomized controlled study and the subjects included in the study will be divided into three groups as virtual reality training, biofeedback training, and conventional rehabilitation.
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Disease, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Virtual Reality
- Trial name
- NCT03689660
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Training, Biofeedback Training, Conventional rehabilitation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Merve Kurt
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Dual Task in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
This study was planned to determine the effects of the dual-task performance of children with DMD with motor dysfunction and varying degrees of cognitive impairment compared to their healthy peers, to compare the dual-task…
- Trial name
- NCT05575648
- Testing
- 10 meter walk test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Physical Activity Level and Cognitive Functions in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Although there are studies showing that the effect on motor performance over time in children with DMD is associated with a decrease in the level of physical activity, no publication has been found that directly examines the…
- Trial name
- NCT05641805
- Testing
- PAQ-C (Physical activitiy questionare for children), MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment), PBS (Pediatric Balance Scale), Modified Mini Mental State Examination, BMI (Body Mass Index)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Muş Alparslan University