NCT07493525

Fall Frequency and Factors Affecting Dynamic Balance in Patients With Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1

Determination of Fall Frequency and Factors Affecting Dynamic Balance in Patients With Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1: A Cross-Sectional Observational Single-Center Study

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 41 (actual)
• Sponsor: Antalya Training and Research Hospital · Other Government
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This cross-sectional observational study aims to determine the frequency of falls in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 and to identify factors affecting dynamic balance. The study will also evaluate fear of falling, selected lower extremity muscle strength, and the relationship between muscle strength and fall frequency. The findings may contribute to a better understanding of fall risk and balance impairment in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1.

Detailed description

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 is a multisystem neuromuscular disorder characterized by myotonia, progressive muscle weakness, and functional limitations. Distal muscle weakness, impaired postural control, and gait dysfunction may increase the risk of falls and negatively affect daily activities and quality of life. Although falls and balance impairment are clinically important in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1, data on fall frequency and factors affecting dynamic balance remain limited. This single-center, hospital-based, cross-sectional observational study will be conducted in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 who are followed at the Neuromuscular Diseases Center of Antalya Training and Research Hospital. The study aims to determine fall frequency and to investigate factors affecting dynamic balance. Fear of falling, lower extremity muscle strength, and dynamic balance performance will be assessed, and the relationship between muscle strength and fall frequency will be examined. The results are expected to improve the understanding of fall-related impairments in myotonic dystrophy type 1 and support more comprehensive clinical assessment and rehabilitation planning.

Conditions

• Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
• Falls

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-06-20
• Primary completion: 2025-10-15
• Completion: 2026-06-15
• First posted: 2026-03-25
• Last updated: 2026-03-25

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)