Adapting RDAD for DS
Recruiting · NCT07425769 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center
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Caregiver Education SessionsRemote Exercise Sessions
What this trial is about
The goal of this clinical trial is to observe feasibility and initial efficacy of a remotely delivered exercise and dementia caregiving intervention in older adults with Down syndrome and their caregivers.
Who can take part
Age range
No age limits stated
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Adults with Down syndrome:
- Age \>35 yrs. with a diagnosis of DS as self-reported or reported by caregiver. This age range was selected as cognitive decline related to AD is observed at age \~31 in adults with DS.
- Sufficient functional ability to understand directions, communicate preferences, wants, and needs through spoken language.
- Living at home or in a supported living environment with a parent/caregiver who agrees to serve as a study partner.
- Self-reported ability to participate in physical activity.
Exclusion criteria
- Adults with Down syndrome:
- Unable to participate in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.
- Self-reported, cardiovascular, metabolic or renal disease and/or signs or symptoms.
- Inclusion Criteria - Caregivers
- Age ≥18 yrs.
- Reports being a primary caregiver of an adult with DS.
- English speaking.
- Self-reported ability to participate in physical activity.
- Exclusion Criteria - Caregivers
- Unable to participate in moderate PA, i.e., brisk walking.
- Self-reported, cardiovascular, metabolic or renal disease and/or signs or symptoms.
Where it is running
1 location listed across 1 US state.
- University of Kansas Medical Center - Kansas City, Kansas, United States