A Device for Rapid, Painless, Bedside Muscle Evaluation of Children
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Neurology, Orthopedic |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology, Orthopedics / Podiatry |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any - 18 |
| Updated: | 8/12/2016 |
| Start Date: | January 2015 |
| End Date: | August 2016 |
The purpose of this protocol is to perform Electrical Impedance Myography (EIM) testing on
healthy children and children with duchenne muscular dystrophy so as to develop a new,
convenient tool for the office based assessment of children with a wide variety of
neuromuscular conditions.
healthy children and children with duchenne muscular dystrophy so as to develop a new,
convenient tool for the office based assessment of children with a wide variety of
neuromuscular conditions.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy:
Inclusion Criteria:
- 1. Age 0-18
- 2. Male
- 3. Genetic or histopathologic diagnosis of duchenne muscular dystrophy, or signs and
symptoms of DMD and genetic or histopathologic diagnosis in a family member.
Exclusion Criteria:
- 1. Age over 18
- 2. Female
- 3. Presence of a superimposed neuromuscular or other medical condition that
substantially impacts the individual's health or ability to cooperate.
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