10-Week Physical Activity Program for Mothers of Children With Developmental Disabilities

NCT ID: NCT07182071

Last Updated: 2025-10-17

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

19 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-09-18

Study Completion Date

2026-06-30

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of a 10-week supervised Physical Activity program for mothers of children with developmental disabilities. 30 participants will be enrolled: 15 into an Intervention group and 15 into a Waitlist Control group.

Detailed Description

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The specific aims of this study are:

* Aim 1: Determine the feasibility and acceptability of a 10-week supervised resistance training program for mothers of autistic children.
* Aim 2: Determine the potential health benefits of the 10-week physical activity program on psychological and physical health outcomes.

Conditions

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Caregiver Burden

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Physical Activity Program

This group will enroll in the 10-week program immediately.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Physical Activity Program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Three 60-minute supervised group exercise sessions per week for 10 weeks, led by a certified instructor.

Waitlist Control

This group will enroll and then be offered the 10-week program next year.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Waitlist for Physical Activity Program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Three 60-minute supervised group exercise sessions per week for 10 weeks, led by a certified instructor.

Interventions

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Physical Activity Program

Three 60-minute supervised group exercise sessions per week for 10 weeks, led by a certified instructor.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Waitlist for Physical Activity Program

Three 60-minute supervised group exercise sessions per week for 10 weeks, led by a certified instructor.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Be a mother of a child with a diagnosed developmental disability (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, intellectual disability) ages 4-11.
* Be able to engage in moderate-intensity exercise three times per week.
* Be able to walk independently for at least a quarter of a mile without assistance.
* Have reliable childcare arrangements during program sessions (please note: childcare will not be provided).
* Be available and willing to attend scheduled assessments and group sessions throughout the 10-week program.

Exclusion Criteria

* Are currently pregnant.
* Have a physical disability or medical condition that prevents safe participation in physical activity.
* Are already engaged in physical activity programs more than twice per week.
* Have diagnosed mental health conditions that may interfere with consistent attendance or the ability to provide informed consent.
* Are unable to communicate effectively in English.
Minimum Eligible Age

25 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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University of Wisconsin, Madison

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Luis Columna, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

UW Madison

Locations

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University of Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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Protocol Version 7/9/2025

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

EDUC/KINESIOLOGY

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

2025-0981

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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