New exercise program aims to get adults with intellectual disability moving more

NCT ID NCT06740162

First seen Feb 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tests a 16-week inclusive exercise program called PACE for adults with intellectual disability. Participants will attend fitness classes, meet with coaches, and use a web dashboard to set goals. The trial includes 376 people and will measure daily steps and moderate-to-vigorous activity to see if the program helps increase physical activity.

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • University of Arkansas

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    Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72701, United States

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  • University of North Carolina

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    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27517, United States

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What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

PACE program (16-week inclusive exercise program with coaching and web-based dashboard)

What this could lead to

If successful, this program could provide a practical way to help adults with intellectual disability become more active and improve their health.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage pilot test focused on feasibility, so results may not confirm effectiveness. The program requires significant support from caregivers and coaches, which may limit real-world use.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Autism Spectrum Disorder autism, susceptibility to, X-linked 2 Cri-du-chat syndrome De Lange Syndrome Down syndrome fragile X syndrome intellectual disability Motor Activity neurodevelopmental disorder Prader-Willi syndrome Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome Trisomy 13 Syndrome WAGR syndrome Williams syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.