Embedding sustainable physical activities into the everyday lives of adults with intellectual disabilities

Completed

• Conditions: Physical activity in adults with intellectual disability; Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN77889248
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Sydney Research Office (Australia)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-04-18
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 102

Inclusion Criteria

1. Adult men and women with intellectual disability between the ages of 18-55 years
2. Sedentary for the past 12 months or longer
3. Reside within a 1.5-hour commute to the intervention site
4. Signed informed consent in accordance with the ethics requirements
5. Sufficient ambulation to participate in assessments such as 6-minute walk test

Exclusion Criteria

1. Contraindications to participating in exercise programs, or outcome assessments, as advised by the primary care physician and/or ineligible according to American College of Sports Medicine criteria
2. Judged at risk of self-harm by the disability service provider care staff

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified