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N/A N=116 Randomized Single-blind Prevention

Promotion of Physical Activity in Adolescents With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Adolescent Behavior · Intellectual Disability · Down Syndrome · Physical Activity

Enrolled (actual)
116
Serious AEs
2.6%
Results posted
Jul 2023
Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Adolescent Physical Activity From Baseline to 6 Months — -3.2; -0.6 minutes per day

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Group Exercise Sessions (Behavioral); Individual Support Sessions (Behavioral); Facebook Group (Behavioral)
Age
Pediatric, Adult · 10+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
University of Kansas
Primary completion
Oct 2021

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Change in Adolescent Physical Activity From Baseline to 6 Months
-3.2; -0.6
SECONDARY
Change in Adolescent Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity From Baseline to 18 Months
-1.5; 7.6
SECONDARY
Change in Parent Physical Activity
SECONDARY
Change in Sedentary Time
SECONDARY
Change in Parent Sedentary Time
SECONDARY
Change in Cardiovascular Fitness
SECONDARY
Change in Muscular Strength
SECONDARY
Change in Motor Ability
SECONDARY
Change in Quality of Life

Summary

The objective of this study is to compare the effect of two strategies to increase MVPA in adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD): a single level intervention delivered to the adolescent only, and a multi-level intervention delivered to both the adolescent and a parent .

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Mild to moderate IDD (IQ of 74-40).
  • Sufficient functional ability to understand directions, communicate preferences, wants, and needs through spoken language.
  • Living at home with a parent or guardian who is willing to participate in the intervention, with no plans to change this living situation and/or to leave the study area in the next 18 mos.
  • Wireless internet access in the home.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Unable to participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA).
  • Pregnancy during the previous 6 mos., currently lactating, or planned pregnancy in the following 18 mos.
  • Unwilling to be randomized.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03684512). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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