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Aerobic Exercise With and Without Low Calorie Diet on Adiposity and BMI of Down Syndrome
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2025-04-24
22
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
23 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Aerobic Exercise With and Without Low Calorie Diet on Adiposity and BMI of Down Syndrome
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 8 and 16 years
- Both male and female children
- BMI at or above the 85th percentile for age
- Generally stable health without major co-existing medical conditions
- Signed consent from parents and written approval from a physician
You will not qualify if you...
- History of any previous medical disease
- Participation in any weight loss exercise program before
- Following any specific diet plan in the last 6 months
- Taking medication that could affect weight or metabolism
- Physical disabilities preventing safe aerobic exercise
- Dietary restrictions or food allergies
- Severe cognitive impairments preventing participation in exercise
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Jannat Arshad
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 01234
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Research Team
I
Imran Amjad, PhD
CONTACT
M
Muhammad Asif Javed, MS-PT
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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