Can a Home-Based program help older adults with down syndrome and their caregivers?
NCT ID NCT07425769
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is testing whether a program delivered remotely (by video or phone) that combines exercise and dementia caregiving support is practical and helpful for older adults with Down syndrome and their caregivers. About 40 participants will take part. The goal is to see if the program is easy to use and might improve physical activity and well-being.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria - Adults with Down syndrome: * 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. Exclusion Criteria - Adults with Down syndrome: * Unable to participate in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. * Self-reported, cardiovascular, metabolic or renal disease and/or signs or symptoms. Inclusion Criteria - Caregivers * Age ≥18 yrs. * Reports being a primary caregiver of an adult with DS. * English speaking. * Self-reported ability to participate in physical activity. Exclusion Criteria - Caregivers * Unable to participate in moderate PA, i.e., brisk walking. * Self-reported, cardiovascular, metabolic or renal disease and/or signs or symptoms.
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Locations
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University of Kansas Medical Center
RECRUITINGKansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
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