Understanding what affects physical activity in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study looks at what helps or makes it harder for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (a muscle-weakening condition) to stay active. It involves parents answering questionnaires to share their child's daily activity and challenges, which may help guide future care and support.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are the parent or main caregiver of a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
- Your child is between 6 and 14 years old.
- Your child can walk (ambulatory) - at least at the level where they can walk with help or use a walker.
- Your child has not had bone or muscle surgery or a serious injury in the last 6 months.
- You are only caring for the child with DMD, not also for another child or adult with a disability.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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