Using technology to promote healthy lifestyles
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial uses technology to help adolescents with intellectual disabilities adopt healthier habits like exercise and good nutrition. It aims to find out if using smartphones can make it easier to stay active and eat well.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with an intellectual disability.
- You are between 4 and 30 years old.
- You can follow basic instructions.
- You do not have severe vision, hearing, or movement problems.
- You do not have a medical condition that makes moderate exercise unsafe.
- You have access to a smartphone during the study.
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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