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Measuring Physical Activity With ActivPal
Sponsor: Columbia University
Summary
This study measures the level of physical activity in participants with neuromuscular disorders. The patient wears a small button like meter on their leg for a period of 1 week every 6 months over a period of 3 years. Participants will also have a physical exam, six minute walk test,vital signs and questionnaires.
Official title: Measuring Physical Activity Levels and Intensity Using an ActivPal™ Accelerometer in Adult and Pediatric Populations With Neuromuscular Diseases
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
1 Year - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2020-11-01
Completion Date
2026-08-31
Last Updated
2026-01-23
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
ActivPal
Participants will wear the activity meter (a small button like device) on their thigh for a period of 7 days at the following time-points: baseline, 6, 12, 18, 24, 30 and 36 months. The meter will be placed on their thigh at a research visit and mailed back to the study team after 7 days.
Locations (1)
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, New York, United States