Exercise program aims to ease burden for moms of kids with special needs
NCT ID NCT07182071
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a 10-week supervised physical activity program is practical and well-liked by mothers of children with developmental disabilities. Nineteen mothers were enrolled to attend three 60-minute group exercise sessions per week. The goal was to see if the program could help reduce caregiver burden and improve physical fitness.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Physical Activity Program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a structured exercise program is a practical way to help mothers of children with developmental disabilities feel better and manage stress.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility study with only 19 participants, so results may not apply to all mothers. It also requires reliable childcare, which may limit participation.
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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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19 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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25 to 50 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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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: * Be a mother of a child with a diagnosed developmental disability (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, intellectual disability) ages 4-11. * Be able to engage in moderate-intensity exercise three times per week. * Be able to walk independently for at least a quarter of a mile without assistance. * Have reliable childcare arrangements during program sessions (please note: childcare will not be provided). * Be available and willing to attend scheduled assessments and group sessions throughout the 10-week program. Exclusion Criteria: * Are currently pregnant. * Have a physical disability or medical condition that prevents safe participation in physical activity. * Are already engaged in physical activity programs more than twice per week. * Have diagnosed mental health conditions that may interfere with consistent attendance or the ability to provide informed consent. * Are unable to communicate effectively in English.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States
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