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What does Performance-Based Outcome Assessment mean in Duchenne (DMD)?

Performance-Based Outcome Assessment is a Duchenne (DMD) functional assessment term, explained for patients, families, and caregivers.

Category: NSAA and Functional Assessment Terminology

Performance-Based Outcome Assessment

An evaluation in which participants perform standardized tasks while an assessor measures their ability, speed, or quality of performance. DMD clinical trials use these assessments to quantify motor function and determine whether a treatment affects abilities relevant to everyday life.

Updated November 3, 2026

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