About this trial
This research aims to improve the quality of life, occupational performance, occupational satisfaction and emotional health of young people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy compared to the classical occupational therapy program. The findings are planned to shed light on the development of new and effective strategies in the rehabilitation of adolescents with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Being diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
To be literate in Turkish
To have scored 27 points or more on the Modified Mini Mental Test
Having a computer, tablet and internet connection
Disqualifiers
Having a neurological disease other than Duchenne muscular dystrophy and/or another diagnosed neurological disease accompanying Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Having a cooperation problem that prevents completing the assessments for any reason
Difficulty understanding and speaking the Turkish language
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Gamified occupational therapy programme
- Classic occupational therapy programme
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
Başak Çağla Arslan
Lead sponsor
Lokman Hekim University
Sponsor institution
Hacettepe University
Collaborator