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DMD- Interactive Virtual Reality Study
Sponsor: Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Summary
This study will help determine if an Interactive Virtual Reality system can improve the physiotherapy of young patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
Official title: Investigating the Viability and Acceptability of an Interactive Virtual Reality (IVR) System on Physiotherapy Rehabilitation in Paediatric Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
5 Years - 10 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
14
Start Date
2023-04-20
Completion Date
2024-02-29
Last Updated
2026-04-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
IVR platform trial
8 DMD patients from Sheffield Children's Hospital and 8 DMD patients from Leeds Teaching Hospital to trial the IVR platform. Patients will receive device training and then use the VR device at home for 12 weeks. Physiotherapists will conduct pre (visit 1) and post (visit 2) assessments to assess changes using a Goniometer (measures ankle range of movement), PEDSQL quality of life data, GAD-7 anxiety questions and the NorthStar Ambulatory Assessment.
Locations (1)
Sheffield Childrens NHS FT
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom