Recruiting
Adapting RDAD for DS
About this study
The goal of this clinical trial is to observe feasibility and initial efficacy of a remotely delivered exercise and dementia caregiving intervention in older adults with Down syndrome and their caregivers.
- Condition
- Down Syndrome (DS), Alzheimer's Disease (AD)
- Tested
- Remote Exercise Sessions, Caregiver Education Sessions
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Who can join
- Age
- Not specified
- Sex
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
Inclusion 8
- Study condition: Down Syndrome (DS), Alzheimer's Disease (AD)
- Age \>35 yrs. with a diagnosis of DS as self-reported or reported by caregiver. This age range was selected as cognitive decline related to AD is observed at age \~31 in adults with DS.
- Sufficient functional ability to understand directions, communicate preferences, wants, and needs through spoken language.
- Living at home or in a supported living environment with a parent/caregiver who agrees to serve as a study partner.
- Self-reported ability to participate in physical activity.
- Age ≥18 yrs.
- Reports being a primary caregiver of an adult with DS.
- English speaking.
Exclusion 3
- Unable to participate in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.
- Self-reported, cardiovascular, metabolic or renal disease and/or signs or symptoms.
- Unable to participate in moderate PA, i.e., brisk walking.
Where
1 site, 1 recruiting
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Contact
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Amy Bodde, PhD
913-574-2447 abodde@kumc.edu
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Joseph Sherman, MS
Potential match only. Final eligibility is determined by the study team.