The Effects of Virtual Zumba® in Individuals With Developmental Disabilities

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Conditions studied: Developmental Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy

In brief

There are critical knowledge gaps that need to be addressed to understand the impact of aerobic exercise programs on relevant functional outcomes in adults with developmental disabilities (DD). This study will build upon previous literature by examining the impact of a 10-week (2x a week; 60-minutes per session) virtual adapted aerobic dance intervention (adapted Zumba®) in adults with DD ages 20-69 (n=58). Participants will be quasi-randomized to one of three groups: control (normal activities), low-tempo Zumba®, and high-tempo Zumba®. The quasi-randomization enables the investigators to ensure similarities in relevant demographic factors (e.g., disability type, age, sex) across the three groups. This design will enable the investigators to determine the effects of Zumba® and the impact of tempo level on relevant outcome measures. Participants will compete testing three times - pre-test, post-test, and a 4-week follow-up test - to determine the immediate and long-term benefits of Zumba®. Changes in functional mobility (Timed Up-And-Go), balance (Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction on Balance), aerobic capacity (6-minute Walk Test), and executive functioning (Flanker) will be assessed. During the program, participants' moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) will be measured using accelerometry. Compared to the control group, the investigators hypothesize that both Zumba groups will show an improvement in body composition, balance, functional mobility, executive functioning, aerobic capacity, and MVPA during the program. Moreover, the investigators hypothesize that the high tempo group will improve body composition, balance, functional mobility, executive functioning, aerobic capacity, and MVPA during the program more than the low tempo.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05198232

Run by

Auburn University

People needed

57

Starts

2021-01-26

Expected to finish

2022-03-30

Last updated by the study team

2022-05-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Must be healthy enough to participate in exercise (based on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire or a physician's letter)
• 18 years or older
• have a diagnosed Developmental disability (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disability, etc.).

You may not qualify if…

• Did not participate in 50% or more of the sessions.

Where it is running

• Auburn University School of Kinesiology — Auburn, Alabama, United States

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