Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Low-level Mechanical Vibration on Bone Density in Ambulant Children Affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Lead Sponsor:
Istituto Auxologico Italiano
Conditions:
Osteoporosis
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Eligibility:
MALE
7-10 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a X-linked recessive disorder due to a mutation of the dystrophin gene (Xp21). Dystrophin is a sarcolemmal protein of skeletal and cardiac muscle, and its absence ...
Detailed Description
All children were instructed to have a daily intake of calcium equal to the 100% of the RDA and were supplemented with calcifediol (0.7 mcg/kg/die). The 20 boys were randomly assigned to two groups: ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of DMD
- Ability to stand up and walk (some balance assistance allowed, but full weight-bearing necessary)
- All the children must already be on glucocorticoid therapy for at least 6 months before the start of the study.
Exclusion
- Presence of other diseases interfering with bone density and bone turnover
- The inability to regularly use the vibratory platform.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05281120
Start Date
November 1 2006
End Date
November 1 2007
Last Update
March 16 2022
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