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NCT07039799
The Effect of Virtual Reality Applications on Upper Extremity Functions in Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
NA trial testing Virtual Reality + Conventional Physiotherapy in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) in 36 participants. Not yet recruiting.
15 February 2027
Quick facts
| Lead sponsor | Istanbul University |
|---|---|
| Phase | NA |
| Status | Not yet recruiting |
| Study type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Allocation | randomized |
| Design | parallel |
| Masking | none |
| Primary purpose | supportive care |
| Enrollment | 36 |
| Start date | 15 August 2025 |
| Primary completion | 15 February 2027 |
| Estimated completion | 15 August 2027 |
Drugs / interventions tested
- Virtual Reality + Conventional Physiotherapy
- Conventional Physiotherapy
Conditions studied
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) — all drugs for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) →
- Virtual Reality — all drugs for Virtual Reality →
Sponsor
Istanbul University
Who can join
Adults 7 to 18, male only, with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) or Virtual Reality. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.
Sponsor's own description
This study aims to evaluate the effects of fully immersive virtual reality (VR) applications on upper extremity (UE) functions in individuals diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). DMD is a progressive neuromuscular disorder that leads to muscle weakness and loss of function, including the upper limbs, which are essential for daily activities and independence. In this randomized controlled trial, 36 participants with DMD will be divided into two groups: a control group receiving conventional physiotherapy and an intervention group receiving the same physiotherapy program (excluding upper extremity exercises) combined with VR-based exercises. The VR games will be designed specifically to improve shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand functions and will be delivered using Meta Quest 3 headsets with hand-tracking capabilities. Both groups will receive therapy twice a week for 8 weeks. Assessments will be conducted before and after the intervention, and at follow-up, using validated tools to measure UE function, grip strength, fine motor skills, trunk control, fatigue, quality of life, and participation in daily activities. The study aims to explore innovative rehabilitation strategies for DMD and contribute to improving the independence and quality of life of affected individuals.
Publications & conference data
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- Trial protocol + status: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT07039799 (US National Library of Medicine, public domain)
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- Sponsor: as reported to ClinicalTrials.gov by Istanbul University
- Last refreshed: 26 June 2025
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