Improving posture and quality of life for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Effects of Alexander Technique on Posture Control of Upper Limb and Quality of Life in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
This program will try the Alexander Technique to see if it improves posture and quality of life for children ages 5–9 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 33 (estimated) |
| Ages | 5 Years to 9 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT07436143 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional program delivers a course of Alexander Technique sessions to children aged 5–9 diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, focusing on postural tone and upper-limb control. Participants are screened to exclude metabolic disorders, recent surgery or traumatic injury, and significant intellectual disability. Outcomes will include measures of postural control and quality of life before and after the intervention, collected at a single center. The work is conducted at PSRD Hospital in Lahore under sponsorship from Riphah International University.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Children aged 5–9 with a diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy who do not have metabolic disorders, recent surgery or injury, or significant intellectual disability and who can attend sessions at the Lahore site are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Children with advanced disease, active metabolic or surgical issues, recent traumatic injuries, significant cognitive impairment, or those unable to attend in-person sessions are unlikely to benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could improve postural control and daily functioning, leading to better quality of life for participating children.
How similar studies have performed: The Alexander Technique has shown modest benefits for posture and motor control in small studies of other conditions, but its use specifically in Duchenne muscular dystrophy is novel and not well established.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children suffering from duchenne muscular dystrophy,age between 5 to 9 Exclusion Criteria: * Children with metabolic disorder * Children with accidental disorder * Children with recent of surgery * Children with mentally retard
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- Psrd Hospital — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Muhammad Hassan Tahir, MS-PT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Imran Amjad, Phd
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 9233224390125
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.