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Behavioral and Locomotor Measurements Using an Open Field Activity Monitoring System for Skeletal Muscle Diseases

Article DOI: 10.3791/51785-v • 06:52 min • September 29th, 2014
September 29th, 2014 •
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1Center for Genetic Medicine Research, Children's National Medical Center, 2Department of Integrative Systems Biology, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

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Open field activity levels are used to assess locomotive and behavioral activity levels. This protocol provides a well-designed, standardized protocol to use in preclinical trials for neuromuscular disorders.

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Open Field Activity Monitoring System Locomotor Measurements Behavioral Measurements Skeletal Muscle Diseases Animal Models Neuromuscular Disease Therapeutic Drugs Locomotion Muscle Function Grip Strength Measurements Body Systems Total Distance Traveled 6 Min Walk Test Clinical Trial Outcome Measure Animal Strain Age Sex Circadian Rhythm Room Temperature Humidity Lighting Noise Odor Assessment Outcomes Standardized Open Field Activity SOP Preclinical Trials
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