Telecare psychosocial and cognitive program for kids with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy
Official title: Telecare-Mediated Psychosocial and Cognitive Intervention for Children and Adolescents With Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
Run by University of Deusto · NCT07711730 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A telecare-based group program is tested to see if it helps 7- to 17-year-olds with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy improve quality of life and social skills.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 7 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Deusto Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bilbao, Biscay) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | June 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | July 17, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07711730 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Children and adolescents aged 7–17 with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy who speak Spanish, have guardian consent, and access to internet-enabled devices.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals who do not respond to psychosocial or cognitive aspects of the program or who face barriers to engagement (e.g., language, literacy, or technology) may not see a benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study tests a telecare-supported, group-based psychosocial and cognitive program for children and adolescents with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. The program consists of 12 weekly one-hour sessions for groups of five participants, delivered remotely. The focus is on social cognition, emotional management, cognitive restructuring, relaxation, social skills, and coping strategies, with the aim of improving quality of life and reducing psychological symptoms. Participants must be diagnosed with LGM, aged 7–17, with guardian consent, proficient in Spanish, and have internet-enabled equipment. Primary outcomes likely include quality of life and symptom burden, assessed through standardized measures, to determine if the telecare intervention yields improvements over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience better quality of life and improved social and coping skills.
How similar studies have gone: Priorly, telehealth and group-based psychosocial approaches have shown promise in pediatric populations, but this specific combination for limb-girdle muscular dystrophy is exploratory.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * To be diagnosed with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy * Being between 7 and 17 years old * Having signed an informed consent form through their legal guardians prior to participation in the study * Having Spanish as one of their main languages * Having access to a computer (with a camera, microphone and speakers integrated) and Internet connection to take part in the videoconferences Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of any other diagnosis or sensory deficit that would prevent the application of the tests or hinder the correct performance of the intervention's activities * Being illiterate
Where it's running
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University of Deusto
Bilbao, Biscay, Spain Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.