Exercise and Caregiving Program for Down Syndrome

Adapting RDAD for DS

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Down Syndrome (DS) Alzheimer's Disease (AD)
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
40 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Kansas Medical Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with Down syndrome and their caregivers. Participants will take part in an exercise and caregiving program to see how it works for them.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am over 35 years old and have Down syndrome.
  • I can understand directions and communicate my needs.
  • I live at home or in supported living with a caregiver who will help me.
  • I can participate in physical activity.
  • I am a primary caregiver of an adult with Down syndrome.
  • I am 18 years or older.
  • I speak English.

You may not be able to join if

  • I cannot participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity.
  • I have heart, metabolic, or kidney disease or symptoms.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

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.

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Eligibility Criteria
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, commu…
Contacts

Amy Bodde, PhD

913-574-2447

abodde@kumc.edu

CONTACT

Joseph Sherman, MS

jsherman7@kumc.edu

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