CompletedNot Applicable

Decreasing Alzheimer's Risk Through oNline Choreographed Exercise - Down Syndrome

United States20 participantsStarted 2024-08-02

Plain-language summary

The investigators are assessing acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of an remote choreographed exercise intervention using validated scales alongside qualitative data among young adults with Down Syndrome. Participants will take part in a 12-week exercise program with two 35-minute session per week delivered in a group setting. The aims of the project are to: * Assess the feasibility of a 12 week remotely delivered group dance intervention. * Assess changes in aerobic fitness and cognitive function in response to a 12 week remotely delivered group dance intervention. * Assess the intensity and total energy expenditure of remotely delivered group dance sessions.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 64 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Down syndrome * Sufficient functional ability to communicate through spoken language * No plans to relocate outside the study area over the next 12 weeks * Possession of a personal device that allows for connectivity to the internet and participate in 2x weekly group video calls * Ability to participate in Moderate to vigorous physical activity Exclusion Criteria: * Serious medical risk (e.g., cancer, recent heart attack, stroke, pregnancy, angioplasty as determined by the research staff * unwilling to participate in outcomes assessments * uninterested

What they're measuring

Attendance

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Retention

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Adverse Events

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06537648

SponsorUniversity of Kansas Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-09

Results submitted2026-01-22

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