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What does NSAA Decline mean in Duchenne (DMD)?

NSAA Decline is a Duchenne (DMD) functional assessment term, explained for patients, families, and caregivers.

Category: NSAA and Functional Assessment Terminology

NSAA Decline

A reduction in the NSAA total score over time, indicating a loss of measured motor abilities or worsening performance. In DMD trials, researchers examine whether treatment slows this decline compared with an appropriate control group or the expected natural history of the disease.

Updated November 3, 2026

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