Status:

COMPLETED

Effectiveness of Aquatic Therapy in Children With Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy

Lead Sponsor:

Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital

Conditions:

Duchenne or Becker Muscular Dystrophy

Eligibility:

All Genders

5-18 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is ; to evaluate the effects of aquatic therapy applied in addition to conventional physical therapy on balance, functionality and quality of life in children with Duchenne a...

Detailed Description

Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy is the most common type of muscular dystrophy in childhood caused by a mutation of the DMD gene. Progressive muscle weakness is the main symptom, as muscle fiber...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy or Becker Muscular Dystrophy by a neurologist
  • Between the ages of 5-18, with ongoing ambulation
  • Co-operating with the physiotherapist's practices

Exclusion

  • Those who will not be able to perform the evaluation parameters
  • Have a serious systemic disease that may interfere with exercise
  • Injury and/or surgery in the last 6 months
  • Receive gene therapy
  • In the presence of contraindications to aquatic therapy such as excessive fear of water, behavioral problems, shortness of breath at rest, infection, incontinence, known chlorine allergy, open wound, acute systemic disease, epilepsy, tracheotomy, permanent drain, immunodeficiency

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 5 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 29 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

16 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06186310

Start Date

November 5 2023

End Date

February 29 2024

Last Update

March 12 2024

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Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital

Istanbul, Gaziosmanpaşa, Turkey (Türkiye), 34255