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What does NSAA Plateau mean in Duchenne (DMD)?

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

Category: NSAA and Functional Assessment Terminology

NSAA Plateau

A period during which the NSAA total score remains relatively stable rather than increasing or decreasing substantially. In DMD research, maintaining motor function may be meaningful when decline would otherwise be expected, but stability must be evaluated over a defined period and against an appropriate comparator.

Updated November 3, 2026

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