A pilot study to inform future research into the use of ankle weights with adults who are learning disabled

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Mental and Behavioural Disorders: Learning disorders; Mental and Behavioural Disorders; Learning disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN50975609
• Lead Sponsor: Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2007 Update - Department of Health

Brief Summary

o planned publication

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2007-05-04
• Study Start: 2007-09-28
• Last Update Posted: 3 March 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

1. Participants will be learning disabled adults who attend a walking group
2. All participants will have had a health check to ensure there are no health reasons for not wearing ankle weights

Exclusion Criteria

1. Person does not wish to take part
2. Person finds walking with weights problematic (eg due to balance, gait, fitness level, comfort, allergic reaction)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified