Measuring Physical Activity With ActivPal

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age1+
SponsorColumbia University

About this trial

This study measures the level of physical activity in participants with neuromuscular disorders. The patient wears a small button like meter on their leg for a period of 1 week every 6 months over a period of 3 years. Participants will also have a physical exam, six minute walk test,vital signs and questionnaires.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Patients with a clinically or genetically confirmed neuromuscular disorder

Control subjects who do not have a neuromuscular disease.

Participants at least 1 years of age.

Disqualifiers

Participant has a condition, which in the opinion of the Investigator may compromise safety

Participant has a condition, which in the opinion of the Investigator may compromise or compliance

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • ActivPal

Treatment groups

40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Columbia University

Lead sponsor

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Collaborator

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

Collaborator