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Adapting RDAD for DS

Adapting the RDAD Intervention for Individuals With Down Syndrome Phase 3- Pilot Test

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
No age limits stated
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

  • Procedures mentioned: Phone or video check-ins

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "Participants with DS will complete 12 weeks of group exercise sessions (three \~30-minute sessions per week, caregiver optional) over video call, and caregivers will also receive a weekly \~40-minute group video call session of a dementia caregiver training/support group."
  • "During the sessions, all participants will join a video call and follow along with a pre-recorded exercise video in a group format."
  • "Caregivers will be asked to attend weekly group behavioral management training sessions via video call immediately following one of the 3 exercise sessions."
Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests an exercise and dementia care program offered remotely to adults over age 35 with Down syndrome and their caregivers. It looks at how practical the program is and whether early results show it may help.

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.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Adults with Down syndrome: Over age 35, with Down syndrome reported by the adult or caregiver.
  • Adults with Down syndrome: Can understand directions and use speech to share choices, wants, and needs.
  • Adults with Down syndrome: Live at home or in supported housing with a parent or caregiver who agrees to be a study partner.
  • Adults with Down syndrome: Report being able to do physical activity.
  • Caregivers: Age 18 or older.
  • Caregivers: Report being the main caregiver for an adult with Down syndrome.
  • Caregivers: Speak English.
  • Caregivers: Report being able to do physical activity.

Who can't join

  • Adults with Down syndrome: Cannot do moderate to hard physical activity.
  • Caregivers: Cannot do moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking.
  • Both groups: Report heart or blood vessel disease, kidney disease, or metabolic disease (problems with how the body uses food for energy), or signs or symptoms of these diseases.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official 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, 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.

Study sites (1)

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