The objective is to examine the physical fitness of children with moderate to severe intellectual disability.
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Source
Brief title
Condition
- Other condition
- Neurological disorders congenital
- Cognitive and attention disorders and disturbances
Synonym
Health condition
verstandelijke beperking
Research involving
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
The main parameter is physical fitness. This consists of four components: body
composition (height, weight, waist circumference), muscle strength (standing
long jump, throwing a bag), muscular endurance (stair climbing) and
cardiorespiratory endurance (6-minute walk test).
Secondary outcome
In addition, the motor and cognitive developmental age, lifestyle (nutrition
and physical activity), functional independence and characteristics of the
participants are assessed.
Background summary
Increasing physical fitness leads to health benefits. A limited number of
studies, with small sample sizes and specific characteristics, shows that
children with an intellectual disability (ID) seems to be less fit than their
peers. Measuring physical fitness in these children with ID is more difficult
than in children without disabilities and little research has been done with
feasible and reliable methods.
Study objective
The objective is to examine the physical fitness of children with moderate to
severe intellectual disability.
Study design
This is a cross-sectional study with a pilot study to determine the feasibility
and reliability of fitness tests to be used.
Study burden and risks
The study population has specific characteristics. Therefore the objective can
only be assessed by conducting the research in this population. Participation
in this study brings along negligible risks. The fitness tests do not require
maximum effort and are conducted and supervised by professionals who have
experience with the study population and the tests.
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Dr. Molewaterplein 50
Rotterdam 3015 GJ
NL
Dr. Molewaterplein 50
Rotterdam 3015 GJ
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
- age 2-18 year
- able to walk independantly (possible with walking aid like orthopedic shoes or walker)
- moderate to severe intellectual disbality
- completed physical activity readiness questionnaire (PARQ)
- informed consent of both parents or gardian
Exclusion criteria
- behavioral problems that might worsen by participating in this study
- medical problems that might worsen by participating in this study
Design
Recruitment
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In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL44974.078.13 |