Health coaching for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a health coaching program to improve health for Special Olympics athletes. It involves both the athlete and a family member or care partner who helps them.
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Who can take part
- You are a current Special Olympics athlete in Wisconsin or another participating state
- You have a medical or educational diagnosis of an intellectual or developmental disability
- You are between 21 and 65 years old
- You speak English fluently
- You have a family member or care partner who talks with you at least once a week and can join the study too
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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