Physical fitness of children with a moderate to severe intellectual disability

Physical fitness of children with a moderate to severe intellectual disability - Fitness children ID

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON38815

Enrollment

204

Registered

2013-12-13

Start date

2014-02-24

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-23

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Conditions

verstandelijke beperking endurance physical fitness

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Age

2 Years to 17 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - age 2-18 year - able to walk independantly (possible with walking aid like orthopedic shoes or walker) - moderate to severe intellectual disbality - completed physical activity readiness questionnaire (PARQ) - informed consent of both parents or gardian

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - behavioral problems that might worsen by participating in this study - medical problems that might worsen by participating in this study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The main parameter is physical fitness. This consists of four components: body composition (height, weight, waist circumference), muscle strength (standing long jump, throwing a bag), muscular endurance (stair climbing) and cardiorespiratory endurance (6-minute walk test).	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
In addition, the motor and cognitive developmental age, lifestyle (nutrition and physical activity), functional independence and characteristics of the participants are assessed.	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results