Measuring Physical Activity With ActivPal

Description

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.

Conditions

Neuromuscular Diseases

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Study overview

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.

Measuring Physical Activity Levels and Intensity Using an ActivPal™ Accelerometer in Adult and Pediatric Populations With Neuromuscular Diseases

Measuring Physical Activity With ActivPal

Condition
Neuromuscular Diseases
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

New York

Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, United States, 10032

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

For general information about clinical research, read Learn About Studies.

Eligibility Criteria

  • * 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.
  • * 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

Ages Eligible for Study

1 Year to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Columbia University,

Michio Hirano, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Columbia University

Study Record Dates

2025-08-31