Effects of Parental Influence on Physical Activity Level and Participation in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

NCT05209087 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 16969557-451
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study was planned to investigate the parental influence on physical activity (PA) level and participation in ambulatory children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). For this purpose, 30 children with DMD between the ages of 8-18, who were between Levels 1-4 according to the Brooke Lower Extremity Functional Classification (BLEFC), were included in the study. The demographic information of the participants and their detailed information about the disease were recorded. Parents' PA level was assessed via International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF); Children's PA level was assessed via Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (PAQ-C) and pedometer, participation was assessed via Pediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument (PODCI), and parental influence was assessed via Children's Physical Activity Correlates (CPAC). Additionally, children's PA interest was assessed via Children's Attraction to Physical Activity (CAPA). SPSS 25 program was used in the statistical analysis of the evaluation results. The mean age of the individuals included in the study was found to be 8,70±0,84. Parental influence evaluations, positive and weak-moderate correlations were determined between CPAC Questionnaire "Parental Influence" sub-dimension with PAQ-C (r=0,582), CAPA (0,432) and PODCI (r=0,372) (p\<0,05). A positive, moderate correlation was found between the PA levels of mothers obtained from IPAQ-SF and PAQ-C (p\<0,01). The results of the study show that the parents, especially the mother who is the primary caregiver, can be an important factor to improve the PA levels, increase their attraction to PA and participation in children with DMD.

Conditions

Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne

Keywords

duchenne muscular dystrophy; physical activity participation; parental influence; physical activity level

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (9)

• International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form-IPAQ-SF

  The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form is used to determine the physical activity level of parents between the ages of 18-65. It contains 7 questions about the activities done in the last 7 days.

  Baseline

• Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children-PAQ-C

  The Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children is used to determine the physical activity level of children between the ages of 8-14. It contains 7 questions about the activities done in the last 7 days.

  Baseline

• Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents-PAQ-A

  The Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents is used to determine the physical activity level of children between the ages of 14-18. It contains 7 questions about the activities done in the last 7 days.

  Baseline

• Six Minute Walk Test-6MWT

  Six Minute Walk Test is used to measure walking function and physical capacity at the submaximal level in children with DMD. 6MWT is used as the gold standard in evaluating the functional capacity of patient with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

  Baseline

• North Star Ambulatory Assessment-NSAD

  North Star Ambulatory Assessment is a performance-based test developed to evaluate the ambulation level of children with DMD who can walk.

  Baseline

• Children's Attraction to Physical Activity Scale-CAPA

  Children's Attraction to Physical Activity Scale is a questionnaire that used to assess children's interest in physical activity. It consists of 15 questions. The questionnaire is filled by the researcher reading the questions aloud and the child responding.

  Baseline

• The Pediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument (PODCI)

  The Pediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument is a questionnaire used to measure functional outcomes. Functional dimensions assessed include upper extremity functioning, transfers and basic mobility, sports and physical function, comfort/pain, global function and happiness with physical condition. This study uses PODCI to quantify the physical activity participation of a group of DMD patients.

  Baseline

• Pedometer

  Pedometers are measurement tools developed for counting steps that can measure and record vertical movements. This study used pedometer to determine the physical activity level of children.

  5 days

• Children's Physical Activity Correlates-CPAC

  Children's Physical Activity Correlates used to evaluate the factors affecting physical activity in children. It consists of 44 questions. The questionnaire is filled by the researcher reading the questions aloud and the child responding.

  Baseline

Study Arms (1)

Children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy who are between Levels 1-4 (continuing ambulation) according to Brooke Lower Extremity Functional Classification will be included in the study. This classification method was designed on the basis of the classification method to determine the functional status of the lower and upper extremities in the clinical evaluation of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 8 Years - 18 Years
• Sex: male
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Hacettepe University Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Pediatric Neuromuscular Diseases Unit

You may qualify if:

• Participating in the study on a voluntary basis
• The ages of 8 and 18 who have been diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
• Being in the first four levels according to the Brooke Lower Extremity Functional -Classification (BAEFS) (ambulatory children)
• Not having difficulties in cooperation

You may not qualify if:

• Have undergone any musculoskeletal surgery in the last 6 months that may affect gait
• Having compliance problems that cannot follow the physiotherapist's instructions

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Hacettepe University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Hacettepe University

Ankara, Sıhhiye, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Muscular Dystrophies; Muscular Disorders, Atrophic; Muscular Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Neuromuscular Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Genetic Diseases, X-Linked; Genetic Diseases, Inborn; Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities

Study Officials

• İpek Gürbüz, Assoc. Prof.

  Hacettepe University

  STUDY CHAIR

• Serenay Zorlu

  Medipol University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Graduate Student

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 13, 2022
• First Posted: January 26, 2022
• Study Start: March 1, 2020
• Primary Completion: June 15, 2022
• Study Completion: August 15, 2022
• Last Updated: September 9, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-09

Locations

TU (1)