Resistance Training Program, Labor Inclusion, Intellectual Disability
Brazil40 participantsStarted 2009-06
Plain-language summary
Resistance exercise (RE) has been proposed as a possible strategy for prevention and rehabilitation of diseases. The increase in both muscle strength and the ability to perform tasks of day-to-day work environment and are well-characterized benefits of this type of training. The literature has been investigating the effectiveness of the RE for humans, yet few studies have been conducted with intellectual disabilities (ID). It is known that a sedentary lifestyle contributes to the development of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, and stress, depression, difficulty in socializing, stigma and discrimination. In particular, the ID is less active and is more likely to develop secondary diseases.
Who can participate
Age range
14 Years – 36 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Be intellectually disabled
. Be aged between 16 and 36 years
. Understand the information provided by the researcher during data collection with the isokinetic dynamometer
. Understand the information provided by the researcher during the course of the program of resistance exercise
. Do not report pain in the joint tested
. Do not have limitations in range of motion of the knee joint
. Do not be swollen in the joint
. Interest in participating in the study
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
. Provide cognitive impairment such that he does not understand the instructions necessary to collect data regarding the strength of knee flexion-extension with the isokinetic dynamometer
. Cognitive impairment such that he does not understand the instructions needed to perform the necessary movements of resistance exercise program
. Display heart
. Report pain before the test
. Present joint swelling
. Use a pacemaker or other electromedical equipment
. Failure to properly hold the electrodes
. Do not have an interest in participating in the study;