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The efficacy of a physical intervention study for the improvement of the rest-activity rhythm and working memory in persons with Down*s syndrome suffering from Alzheimer*s disease. A pilot-study

The efficacy of a physical intervention study for the improvement of the rest-activity rhythm and working memory in persons with Down*s syndrome suffering from Alzheimer*s disease. A pilot-study - Physical activity, rest-activity rhythm and memory in Down*s syndrome

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
NL-OMON
Registry ID
NL-OMON33870
Enrollment
20
Registered
2009-12-17
Start date
2009-01-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-05-06

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Down's syndrome intellectual disability

Interventions

During three months, the experimental group receives a physical training program. Spread over the week participants take part in three, half hour during, exercise bouts. An exercise bout can consist

Sponsors

Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Age
18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: People with Down*s syndrome suffering from Alzheimer*s disease above age 40

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: The presence of any active major medical disorder, immobility

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The main study parameters are the feasibility of measurements, program design and implementation adherence, parameters of rest-activity rhythm, and working memory.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secundary study parameters are components of physical fitness, use of medicine and degree of intellectual disability. The components of physical fitness are endurance, body composition, strength, coordination and reaction time.—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)