Aerobic exercise with or without a low calorie diet for teens with Down syndrome
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial studies how aerobic exercise, alone or combined with a low calorie diet, affects body fat and weight in children with Down syndrome who are overweight or obese. The goal is to find a safe, effective way to help manage weight.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 8 and 16 years old.
- Your child has Down syndrome and is overweight or obese (BMI at or above the 85th percentile for their age).
- Your child is generally healthy and does not have other major medical conditions that would interfere with diet or exercise.
- Your child has not taken part in any weight loss exercise program before, and has not been on a specific diet plan for the last 6 months.
- Your child is not taking any medications that could affect weight or metabolism, and does not have severe cognitive impairments or physical disabilities that would prevent safe exercise.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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