Muscle Strength, Physical Work Capacity and Functional Performance in Individuals With Down Syndrome
Completed
- Conditions
- Down Syndrome
- Registration Number
- NCT00643552
- Lead Sponsor
- State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
- Brief Summary
This project will evaluate muscle strength and its relationship to everyday function in individuals with Down Syndrome.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 18
Inclusion Criteria
- Down Syndrome
- Mild or moderate mental retardation
- Able to tolerate exercise testing
Exclusion Criteria
- Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease
- orthopedic limitations to exercise
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
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