Effect of Muscle Strength on Hamstring Flexibility in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

July 27, 2018 updated by: Lütfiye AKKURT, Hacettepe University

Effect of Trunk and Lower Extremity Muscle Strength on Hamstring Flexibility in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Investigator researched that the effect of trunk and lower extremity muscle strength on hamstring flexibility in children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

Thirty children were asessed by physical therapist. Nineteen children was Level 1 and eleven children was Level 2 according to Brooke Lower Extremity Functional Classification Scale.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

30

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey
    • Sıhhiye
      • Ankara, Sıhhiye, Turkey
        • Hacettepe University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

5 years to 18 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Thirty children whose functional levels were in 1 or 2 according to the Brooke Lower Extremity Functional Classification Scale were included in the study. Flexibilities of hamstrings was evaluated by Popliteal Angle Test. Muscle strenght was assessed with manuel muscle strength test and myometer. correlation between the flexibility of hamstrings and muscle strength tests were examined.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Getting a Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy diagnosis,
  • Being in ambulatuar phases and independently climbing four stairs
  • To be cooperate to physioterapist's directions

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Having severe contracture in the lower extremity
  • Having undergone surgery in the past 6 months

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
popliteal angle test
Time Frame: 5 minute
The popliteal angle test was performed to assess hamstring flexibility. The popliteal angle was measured in a supine position and the hip flexed 90°, and fixed by first physical therapist. Opposite knee and hip were placed in extension position. Then, the child was asked to rise lower leg straight. The incomplete angle for full extension of the knee was the popliteal angle.
5 minute

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
trunk and lower extremity muscle strength test
Time Frame: 20 minute
Trunk and lower extremity muscle strength was assessed manual muscle strength and myometer. Any test was performed three times and best value was recorded.
20 minute

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Hacettepe University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Ayşe Karaduman, Prof., Hacettepe University
  • Principal Investigator: Lütfiye Akkurt, Msc., Hacettepe University
  • Study Director: Öznur Yılmaz, Prof., Hacettepe University
  • Principal Investigator: İpek Gürbüz, Assoc.Prof., Hacettepe University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 24, 2017

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 25, 2017

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2018

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 5, 2018

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 5, 2018

First Posted (Actual)

July 18, 2018

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 31, 2018

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 27, 2018

Last Verified

July 1, 2018

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • GO 16/740-1

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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