Physical Activity and Community EmPOWERment Project (NCT06740162) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Physical Activity and Community EmPOWERment Project
United States376 participantsStarted 2025-01-10
Plain-language summary
Purpose: Conduct a wait-list randomized controlled trial (RCT) of an inclusive physical activity program called PACE for adults with intellectual disability (ID) who are not yet showing signs of Alzheimer's Disease (AD)/age-related dementias (ARD).
Participants: Participants include 120 adults with ID, their caregivers, and their coaches (up to 360 individual participants, grouped as triads), recruited through the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Arkansas. Participants also include 16 exercise professionals.
Procedures (methods): Each cohort will include 20 triads who are randomly assigned to the PACE program or the waitlist control group.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria for adults with ID will include:
* ages 18 and older with a prior clinical diagnosis of ID, confirmed by scores \< 70 and + 90% on the Leiter-3 International Performance Scales and/or an adaptive behavior measure using the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales,
* Medical clearance to participate in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity as determined by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) preparticipation algorithm,
* Adult does not show clinically elevated symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease (AD)/ Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) as indicated by a score of \< 20 on the Dementia Screening Questionnaire for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.
* One caregiver/guardian is able and willing to participate.
* must tolerate at least 8 hours of daily wear-time of Actigraph device during initial assessment period (4 of 7 days),
* must average 20 minutes or less of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) minutes per day (140 MVPA minutes or less across 7-day period measured during the initial assessment period, and
* must reside in North Carolina or Arkansas.
Exclusion Criteria for adults with ID:
• Diagnosis of AD, dementia, or related disorders. Participants will not be excluded based on gender, race, or ethnicity. There will be no upper age limit due to the heterogeneity of onset of AD/ADRD in individuals with ID.
Inclusion criteria for coach will include:
* access to the internet and a mobile device,
* has weekly contact with…
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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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.
What they're measuring
1
Number of Steps Per Day as Measured by the ActiGraph GT9X Link
Timeframe: Baseline, post-intervention (16 weeks)
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Minutes of Moderate-to-Vigorous Activity Per Day as Measured by the ActiGraph GT9X Link