NCT05560438

Technology Assisted Rehabilitation for Upper Limb Function in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 6 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Oslo · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 99 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a genetic multisystem disease causing muscle weakness and myotonia. As a result, upper limb function might become impaired. There are little research regarding rehabilitation and exercise for upper limb function in DM1. It is known from research on lower limb function in DM1 and other muscular dystrophies, that there are possibilities to improve function also in these deteriorating diseases. In this single subject experimental design study, 6-10 adults with DM1, who are at an inpatient rehabilitation center, will get intensive, but personally adapted senso- and robot assisted rehabilitation for arm- and hand function with Tyromotion Amadeo and Armeo Senso. These devices have previously been used in rehabilitation research for other neurological conditions. The participants will be followed up, and evaluated at a weekly basis, using video consultations. Fine motor skill dexterity test (9HPT) and the Nut and Bolt test will be used, and active range of motion (ROM) and muscle strenght and movement of upper limb will be measured. Furthermore, patient reported outcome measures (PROMS) on hand impairment and myotonia will be used, all with purpose to evaluate upper limb function.

Conditions

• Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1)

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Tyromotion Amadeo and Armeo Senso	Robot assisted rehabilitation for arm- and hand function with Tyromotion Amadeo and Armeo Senso

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-01-03
• Primary completion: 2023-12-31
• Completion: 2023-12-31
• First posted: 2022-09-29
• Last updated: 2024-05-14

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Norway