Effects of Aerobic-Based Virtual Reality Exercise Training and Traditional Aerobic Exercise Training on Physical Fitness, Functional Capacity and Cognitive Function in Individuals with Down Syndrome

Launched by BEZMIALEM VAKIF UNIVERSITY · Sep 26, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking to see how effective two types of exercise programs are for people with Down syndrome. One program uses virtual reality to make exercise more fun and engaging, while the other is a traditional aerobic exercise routine. The researchers want to find out how these exercise methods can improve physical fitness, daily activities, mental abilities, and overall quality of life for individuals aged 48 to 74 with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.

To participate, individuals must be diagnosed with Down syndrome and be able to understand exercise instructions. They should also be willing to join the study. However, people who have done a structured exercise program in the last six months, have serious heart or other health problems, or significant visual or hearing issues are not eligible to participate. If someone joins the study, they can expect to engage in either the virtual reality or traditional exercise program and contribute to important research that could help others with similar conditions in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • According to DSM-V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-V) criteria, individuals with Down syndrome with mild to moderate intellectual disability
• • Being able to understand the instructions in the assessment and exercise program
• • Being willing to participate in the study
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Having participated in any structured exercise program in the last 6 months before participating in the study
• • Having any heart disease or other chronic physical, behavioral or cognitive problems that limit their participation in the exercise program
• • Having severe visual or auditory problems
• • Having any history of surgery affecting musculoskeletal structures