Gamification Effects on the 6-Minute Walk Test in Children (NCT07216339) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Gamification Effects on the 6-Minute Walk Test in Children
United States20 participantsStarted 2026-06
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to learn if adding a game to the 6-minute walk test for children with neuromuscular disorders will increase enjoyment and motivation to complete the test.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Clinical diagnosis of, or active evaluation for, a neuromuscular disorder
* Able to ambulate (with or without usual orthoses/assistive device) sufficiently to attempt a 6-minute walk.
* Note: Acceptable if the patient needs to take breaks or sit during the test. Those unable to finish are counted as protocol deviations, not exclusions.
* Medically stable on the test day (no acute illness or recent surgery that would contraindicate moderate exercise).
* Child able to understand simple instructions in English and provide assent (if applicable based upon age and developmental level); parent/guardian able to provide consent in English.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Non-ambulatory or unsafe to attempt walking as judged by the treating physician.
* Severe cognitive/behavioral impairment that precludes following instructions.
* Acute cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, or other medical condition that makes walking unsafe on the test day.
* Non-English-speaking family (materials are available only in English for this pilot).
* Any child/parent who declines consent/assent or withdraws at any time.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Change in 6 minute walk distance
Timeframe: Baseline and post intervention (approximately 20 minutes)