Neuropsychological Profiles of Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Its Effects on Motor Functions

Summary

This study was planned to determine neuropsychological profiles of children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and investigation of its effects on motor functions \& compare to typically developed peers.

Conditions

• Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Interventions

OTHER

Modified Mini Mental Test:

To assess the cognitive function of children

OTHER

The Controlled Oral Word Association Test

To assess the cognitive function of children

OTHER

The Central Nervous System Vital Signs

To assess the cognitive function of children

OTHER

Conners' Parent Rating Scale-48 (Parent Report)

To assess attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

OTHER

Child Behavior Checklist 6-18 ages (Parent Report)

To assesses both child adaptive behaviors and problem behaviors.

OTHER

Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (Self-Reported)

It is a brief emotional and behavioural screening questionnaire for children and young people.

OTHER

Brooke Lower Extremity Functional Classification

To determine the functional status of the lower extremity

OTHER

Motor Function Measurement-32 Items

To assessment of motor function and progression of weakness in neuromuscular disorders

OTHER

Four Square Step Test

A test of dynamic balance and coordination that clinically assesses the participant's ability to step over objects forward, sideways, and backwards.

OTHER

Six Minutes Walk Test

It evaluates the walking function and physical capacity of children at the submaximal level.

OTHER

Timed Performance Test

10 meters Walk\& Run Test, Gower's(from a supine to a standing position), Right\& Left Leg Standing, Ascent/Descent of 4 Steps

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Hacettepe University

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• İpek Gürbüz, Assc. Prof. · Hacettepe University

Eligibility

Min Age

7 Years

Max Age

16 Years

Sex

MALE

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2022-05-11

Primary Completion

2023-03-01

Completion

2023-03-01

Countries

• Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations