Walkabout: a program to increase physical activity among young adults with Down syndrome

Recruiting

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

• Registration Number: ACTRN12612001113842
• Lead Sponsor: Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University grant

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2012-10-18
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 16

Inclusion Criteria

(i) Young adults with Down syndrome
(ii) Mild to moderate intellectual disability, as perceived by their parents or carers
(iii) Ability to follow simple verbal instructions in English.
(iv) Fit and well enough to participate in a physical activity program.

Exclusion Criteria

(i) Participation in a physical activity program 3 months prior to their participation in the trial,
(ii) An acute or concurrent medical condition rendering a participant unfit to participate in moderate level physical activity based on medical advice,
(iii) A significant behavioural problem that would impact on their ability to participate,

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
7-day Physical activity levels measured using accelerometry[At baseline (week 0), and post intervention (week 9)]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Walking capacity (6 minute walk test, self-selected walking speed, fast walking speed)[At baseline (week 0), and post intervention (week 9)];Body structure (waist circumference, weight)[At baseline (week 0), and post intervention (week 9)];Perceptions of wellbeing and attitudes to physical activity (using the barriers to exercise scale, interaction with disabled persons scale and community living attitudes scale)[At baseline (week 0), and post intervention (week 9)]