Effects of Karate in Adolescents With Down Syndrome

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Conditions studied: Down Syndrome

In brief

This randomized control study will investigate the health outcomes of adolescents with Down Syndrome who participate in a karate class as measured by ALPHA fitness testing and various PROMIS parent proxy questionnaires to assess participants mobility, physical activity, and overall affect.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03058640

Run by

University of Michigan

People needed

16

Starts

2017-07-15

Expected to finish

2019-03-31

Last updated by the study team

2019-05-20

Who can join

Age: 12 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• males \& females with a diagnosis of down syndrome
• Ability to participate in 2 hours of exercise per week
• No involvement in formal martial arts classes over the past 3 months

You may not qualify if…

• Behavior problems that would prevent them from participating in organized classes
• Health problems that preclude them from participating in moderate physical activity programs (e.g. uncontrolled seizures)
• No Co-existing diagnosis (e.g. ASD)

Where it is running

• University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

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