CompletedNot Applicable

10-Week Physical Activity Program for Mothers of Children With Developmental Disabilities

United States19 participantsStarted 2025-09-18

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of a 10-week supervised Physical Activity program for mothers of children with developmental disabilities. 30 participants will be enrolled: 15 into an Intervention group and 15 into a Waitlist Control group.

Who can participate

Age range

25 Years – 50 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Be a mother of a child with a diagnosed developmental disability (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, intellectual disability) ages 4-11. * Be able to engage in moderate-intensity exercise three times per week. * Be able to walk independently for at least a quarter of a mile without assistance. * Have reliable childcare arrangements during program sessions (please note: childcare will not be provided). * Be available and willing to attend scheduled assessments and group sessions throughout the 10-week program. Exclusion Criteria: * Are currently pregnant. * Have a physical disability or medical condition that prevents safe participation in physical activity. * Are already engaged in physical activity programs more than twice per week. * Have diagnosed mental health conditions that may interfere with consistent attendance or the ability to provide informed consent. * Are unable to communicate effectively in English.

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.

What they're measuring

Feasibility: Recruitment Rate

Timeframe: through enrollment (up to 12 weeks)

Feasibility: Percent of Sessions Attended

Timeframe: up to 12 weeks

Feasibility: Number of Participants Who Complete the study

Timeframe: up to 12 weeks

Acceptability: Participant Experiences

Timeframe: up to 12 weeks

Acceptability: Participant Satisfaction

Timeframe: up to 12 weeks

Acceptability: Challenges to Participation

Timeframe: up to 12 weeks

Acceptability: Facilitators to Participation

Timeframe: up to 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07182071

SponsorUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-13

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Who can participate

Age range

25 Years – 50 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Feasibility: Recruitment Rate

Timeframe: through enrollment (up to 12 weeks)

Feasibility: Percent of Sessions Attended

Timeframe: up to 12 weeks

Feasibility: Number of Participants Who Complete the study

Timeframe: up to 12 weeks

Acceptability: Participant Experiences

Timeframe: up to 12 weeks

Acceptability: Participant Satisfaction

Timeframe: up to 12 weeks

Acceptability: Challenges to Participation

Timeframe: up to 12 weeks

Acceptability: Facilitators to Participation

Timeframe: up to 12 weeks