Effects of Two Intervention Programs on Physical Fitness and Quality of Life Among People With Intellectual Disabilities

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Conditions studied: Intellectual Disabilities

In brief

Intellectual Disability (ID) is characterized by limitations in cognitive functioning and adaptive behavior, often leading to a sedentary lifestyle and lower quality of life. The main objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of two different 8-week training programs on physical fitness and quality of life in adults with ID. The work methodology consists of a randomized controlled trial with two intervention groups: Experimental Group 1 (EG1): Traditional conditioning including strength and resistance exercises (medicine ball, rowing, and coordination circuits). Experimental Group 2 (EG2): Sport-based individual skills program (Special Olympics model) covering soccer, basketball, athletics, and other sports with a playful approach. The sample will be composed of sedentary adults with a clinical diagnosis of ID. The variables studied pre- and post-intervention include body composition, physical fitness (agility, strength, and cardiorespiratory capacity), blood pressure, and quality of life using the INICO-FEAPS scale.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07576933

Run by

Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia

People needed

31

Starts

2026-05-01

Expected to finish

2026-06-26

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-08

Who can join

Age: 19 and older, up to 37. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Have a clinically diagnosed intellectual disability
• Have not engaged in 150 minutes of physical activity per week over the past six months

Where it is running

• UCAM — Murcia, Murcia, Spain

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