Progressive Strength Training in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Neurology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 2/4/2013 |
| Start Date: | June 2010 |
| Contact: | Aga Lewelt, MD |
| Email: | aga@genetics.utah.edu |
Pilot Study of Progressive Strength Training in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
The proposed feasibility study is necessary to test if children and young adults will
participate in and adhere to a 12-week, home-based, supervised progressive strength training
exercise program and to obtain preliminary data that will subsequently allow us to determine
the safety and impact of strength training in spinal muscular atrophy. Our pilot study will
address 3 aims: (1) Ascertain the feasibility of, and potential barriers to, participation
in and adherence to a 12-week home-based, supervised, progressive strength training exercise
program in children and young adults aged 5-21 years with SMA types II and III; (2)
Determine the safety and tolerability of progressive strength training in a pilot study
sample of children and young adults with SMA types II and III; and (3) Determine candidate
outcome measures.
Inclusion Criteria:
- age 5-21 years
- diagnosis of SMA type II or III
- at least antigravity strength in elbow flexors
- ability to follow commands and stay on task
- place of residence within a 60-minute or 60-mile drive of the University of Utah
Exclusion Criteria:
- planned surgery or out-of-town trips during the proposed intervention period
- inability to travel to study center for testing
- neurological diagnosis other than SMA
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