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Tai-chi program improves physical performance measures in Down Syndrome adolescents and reduces parents’ symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress

Not Applicable
Conditions
Genetic Diseases
Registration Number
PACTR202310549826921
Lead Sponsor
O
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Pending
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria

Regular participation in physical education activities of at least once per week.
- age between 12 and 16 years.
- Intelligence quotient (IQ) below 35.
- No prior experience in martial arts.

Exclusion Criteria

- The presence of significant physical disabilities that could potentially interfere with the exercise program (e.g., cardiac problems, epilepsy, injury, hearing impairment).
- The use of drug therapies related to a psychiatric diagnosis.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Tai Chi training program improved physical performance measures in Down Syndrome adolescents.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Tai-Chi training resulted in a significant decrease in depression , anxiety and stress in Training group parent’s.
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