Special PE program shows promise for building muscle in teens with intellectual disability
NCT ID NCT07599033
First seen May 20, 2026
Summary
This study tested a 10-week progressive adapted physical education program for 46 adolescents with mild intellectual disability. Half did the special program plus regular school activities, while the other half stuck to their usual curriculum. Researchers measured upper-body strength, lower-body strength, and muscular endurance before and after to see if the program made a difference.
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Inonu University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Physical Education and Sport on Disabilities
Malatya, Battalgazi, 44280, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
Progressive Adapted Physical Education Program
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could offer a simple, school-based way to improve physical fitness and independence in adolescents with mild intellectual disability.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 46 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program is behavioral, so benefits depend on consistent participation and may vary.
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