The impact of a walking intervention on the physical activity levels and health of adults with intellectual disabilities

Completed

• Conditions: Intellectual disabilities; Mental and Behavioural Disorders; Developmental disorder of scholastic skills, unspecified

• Registration Number: ISRCTN50494254
• Lead Sponsor: HS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-04-03
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2016

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

1. 18-65 years old
2. Ambulatory and able to walk unaided for 10 minutes at a time, based on self/carer report
3. Any level of intellectual disabilities
4. Not currently taking part in any other research study

Exclusion Criteria

1. Wheelchair user or significant mobility problems
2. Severe challenging behaviour, or other needs requiring constant one-to-one support from staff
3. Involved in regular physical activity - meeting current public health recommendations for physical activity, for six months or more

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Average number of steps walked per day

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Average number of minutes spent in moderate - vigorous physical activity per day<br>2. Average number of minutes spent in physical activity of any intensity per day<br>3. Average time spent on sedentary behaviour per day<br>4. Quality of life, self efficacy and vitality<br>5. Weight, body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference