The Effect of Dual-tasking Program on Cognitive and Physical Functions and Independence in Activities of Daily Living in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Single-blind Randomized Controlled Trial

Launched by LOKMAN HEKIM ÜNIVERSITESI · Mar 13, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked recessive disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration, as well as frequent developmental, cognitive, and behavioral impairments, with a prevalence of one in 5,000 live male births. It is caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene, leading to the absence or severe deficiency of dystrophin, a cytoskeletal protein essential for the strength, stability, and functionality of myofibrils. Although boys with DMD appear normal at birth, difficulties in developmental milestones such as independent walking and standing become apparent duri...

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Being a boy between the ages of 6-12 years who has been diagnosed with DMD as a result of specialist evaluation and gene analysis,
• • Being in stage 1 and stage 2 according to Vignos lower extremity classification,
• • A score of 27 and above on the Modified Mini-Mental Test,
• • To have the ability to walk at least 10 meters independently,
• • Receiving at least 8 physiotherapy and rehabilitation sessions for 1 month,
• • Volunteering to participate in the study by their parents and reading and signing the informed consent form.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Having a neurological disease other than DMD and/or another diagnosed neurological disease accompanying DMD,
• • To have had any injury and/or surgery within the last six months,
• • Having a co-operation problem that prevents completing the assessments for any reason,
• • Having difficulty understanding and speaking the Turkish language.