Physical Activity and Community EmPOWERment Project (NCT06740162)
A Stage 1 Pilot Test for Feasibility and Efficacy of a Multi-Level Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Adults With Intellectual Disability: Physical Activity and Community EmPOWERment (PACE)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
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.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Arkansas — Fayetteville, Arkansas
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- PACE Program (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- University of Arkansas — Fayetteville, Arkansas
- University of North Carolina — Chapel Hill, North Carolina
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (919) 962-8563
Email: Brianne_Tomaszewski@med.unc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.