The aim of this study is to examine the prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and the relationship between functional level, posture, muscle strength, pelvic floor muscle control, participation in activities of daily living, and quality of life that may be associated with these symptoms. Forty-five children with DMD between the ages of 5-18 (Age: 9.00±3.32 years, Weight: 31,10±12,59 kg, Height: 125,87±18,46 cm) and their families were included in the study. LUTS was assessed with Dysfunctional Voiding And Incontinence Scoring System, functional level with Brooke Upper Extremity Functional Classification and Vignos Scale, posture with the New York Posture Assessment Questionnaire, Baseline Bubble Inclinometer (10602, Fabrication Enterprises Inc. New York, USA) and Baseline Digital Inclinometer (12-1057, Fabrication Enterprises Inc, New York, USA), participation in activities of daily living was assessed with the Barthel Index and quality of life was assessed with the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 3.0 Neuromuscular Module. Also, using the Hoggan microFET2 (Hoggan Scientific, LLC, Salt Lake City UT, USA) device, hip flexors, quadriceps femoris muscles, shoulder flexors, elbow extensors, elbow flexors, trunk extensors and flexors were evaluated in terms of muscle strength. Evaluations were made once, and the associated factors were compared in the group with and without LUTS, and the relationship between the factors and the severity of LUTS was examined.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
45
Bubble inclinometer was used to measure lumbar lordosis angle, Digital inclinometer was used to measure pelvic inclination angle and Hoggan microFET2 was used for muscle strength measurement.
Lokman Hekim University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
Lower urinary system symptoms
It will be investigated how many of the children with DMD participating in the study will have lower urinary system symptoms.
Time frame: 1 hour
Lower urinary system dysfunction
It will be investigated how many of the children with DMD participating in the study will have lower urinary system dysfunction.
Time frame: 1 hour
Muscle strength and lower urinary system symptoms
It will be investigated whether there is a relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms and muscle strength in children with DMD.
Time frame: 1 hour
Functionality and lower urinary system symptoms
It will be investigated whether there is a relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms and functionality in children with DMD.
Time frame: 1 hour
Posture and lower urinary system symptoms
It will be investigated whether there is a relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms and posture in children with DMD.
Time frame: 1 hour
Pelvic floor muscle control and lower urinary system symptoms
It will be investigated whether there is a relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms and pelvic floor muscle control in children with DMD.
Time frame: 1 hour
Activities of daily living and lower urinary system symptoms
It will be investigated whether there is a relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms and activities of daily living in children with DMD.
Time frame: 1 hour
Quality of life and lower urinary system symptoms
It will be investigated whether there is a relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms and quality of life in children with DMD.
Time frame: 1 hour
Urologist evaluation
It will investigate whether children with DMD have ever been to a urologist in their life.
Time frame: 1 hour
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