Brain Outcomes With Lifestyle Change in Down Syndrome

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Down Syndrome Alzheimer Disease Obesity
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 64
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
81 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Kansas Medical Center · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this study is to determine if weight loss or changes in dietary intake can help prevent of delay adults with Down syndrome from developing Alzheimer's Disease Adults with Down syndrome without dementia will be randomized to either a weight loss group or a general health education control group. The weight loss group will be asked to follow a reduced energy diet, attend monthly educati…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Down syndrome * BMI of 25 to 50 kg/m2 * Ability to communicate through spoken language. * Ability to come to the University of Kansas Medical Center 3 times across 1 year for outcomes testing * Living at home with a parent/guardian, or in a supported living enviro…
Contacts

Lauren Ptomey, PhD

913-588-7982

lptomey@kumc.edu

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Jessica Danon

785-764-3574

jdanon@kumc.edu

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