Actively Recruiting
Physical Activity and Community EmPOWERment Project
Led by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · Updated on 2026-02-23
376
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
176 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Purpose: Conduct a wait-list randomized controlled trial (RCT) of an inclusive physical activity program called PACE for adults with intellectual disability (ID) who are not yet showing signs of Alzheimer's Disease (AD)/age-related dementias (ARD). Participants: Participants include 120 adults with ID, their caregivers, and their coaches (up to 360 individual participants, grouped as triads), recruited through the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Arkansas. Participants also include 16 exercise professionals. Procedures (methods): Each cohort will include 20 triads who are randomly assigned to the PACE program or the waitlist control group.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Physical Activity and Community EmPOWERment Project
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 18 years and older with a prior clinical diagnosis of intellectual disability confirmed by cognitive and adaptive behavior assessments
- Medical clearance to engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity as per ACSM guidelines
- No clinically elevated symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias based on dementia screening
- One caregiver or guardian willing and able to participate
- Ability to tolerate at least 8 hours of Actigraph device wear during initial assessment (4 of 7 days)
- Average 20 minutes or less of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per day measured during baseline week
- Residence in North Carolina or Arkansas
- Coaches must have internet access and a mobile device, weekly contact with the adult participant, English reading and speaking ability, and reside in North Carolina or Arkansas
- Caregivers must be able to read and speak English, care for a participating adult with ID, reside in North Carolina or Arkansas, and attend all study visits with the adult
You will not qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease, dementia, or related disorders
- Participants are not excluded based on gender, race, or ethnicity
- No upper age limit due to variable onset of Alzheimer's in individuals with intellectual disability
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States, 72701
Not Yet Recruiting
2
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
B
Brianne R Tomaszewski, PhD, MPH
CONTACT
K
Kara Hume, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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