NCT06943170Recruiting
Aerobic Exercise With and Without Low Calorie Diet on Adiposity and BMI of Down Syndrome
Effects of Aerobic Exercise With and Without Low Calorie Diet on Adiposity and BMI of Overweight and Obese Children With Down Syndrome
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 24 Apr 2025 · Not updated for over 12 months - ask the site whether it is still open
Brief summary (registry, in English)
Down syndrome (DS) is caused by trisomy 21, or the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. A calibrated weight scale is used to measure participants' weight accurately. A stadiometer measures participants' height to the nearest millimeter. A flexible non-stretchable waist circumference tape is used to assess abdominal obesity. Body mass index (BMI, ratio of height and weight, expressed as kg/m2 6-Min Walk is a test to evaluate aerobic fitness level. Brisk Walk, a type of moderate intensity aerobic exercise can be an effective component of a weight loss program for overweight and obese children with Down syndrome. The aim of this study to compare the effects of aerobic exercise alone versus aerobic exercise combined with a low calorie diet, to provide insights into optimal inte A randomized controlled trial will be conducted. The study will be conducted at Rehab Clinic, Lahore in a total duration of 10 months. Sample size will be 22. There will be two study groups, Group I: Aerobic Exercise with Low calorie diet and Group II: Aerobic Exercise without Low calorie diet. Non-Probability Convenient sampling technique will be used to collect the data.
- Status (registry)
- Recruiting
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 22 (estimated)
- First submitted
- 17 Apr 2025
- Start date
- 15 Feb 2025
- Primary completion date
- 15 Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Diseases
- Obesity
- NCT number
- NCT06943170
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Planned participants: 22
- From 15 Feb 2025 to the primary completion date, 15 Jul 2025
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Who cannot take part
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Prior treatment
- History of any previous medical disease.
- Previous Participation in any Weight Loss Exercise Program.
- Exclusion of children on medication that could affect weight or metabolism.
Other illness
- Children with dietary restrictions or food allergies.
Other
- Participants following any specific diet plan from last 6 months.
- Children with physical disabilities that prevent them from safely participating in aerobic exercise.
- Children with severe cognitive impairments that prevent them from engaging in exercise program.
Who the study is looking for
- Age (8-16) years.
- Both Genders (Male and Female).
- BMI-for-age percentile (at or above 85th percentile is overweight, and at or above 95th percentile is considered as obese)
- Children with generally stable health condition, without significant co-morbidities that might affect diet or exercise interventions.
- Consent form signed by parents, along with written approval by the physician.
Age in the registry: 8 years to 16 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
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| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jannat Arshad Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Lahore | Pakistan | Recruiting |
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