Is a peer-led strength training program beneficial for adolescents with Down syndrome?

Completed

• Conditions: Adolescents with Down syndrome; Human Genetics and Inherited Disorders - Down's syndrome

• Registration Number: ACTRN12608000261314
• Lead Sponsor: a Trobe University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2008-05-22
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

(1) Ability to follow simple instructions in English, (2) fit and well enough to participate in a strength training program.

Exclusion Criteria

If the adolescent has participated in a strength training program in the 6 months prior to the start of the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Muscle force generation (1RM)[At baseline and 1 week after the intervention has ceased]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Timed up and down stairs test and grocery shelving task.[At baseline and 1 week after the intervention has ceased]