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Physical Activity and Community EmPOWERment Program

We are looking for people with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers to participate in a research study testing a 16-week exercise program.

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 99 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)
Extended hours (M-F, early morning or evening)
Weekend hours, if needed

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

If you join, you will participate in a 16-week long exercise program that includes a weekly workout class and weekly coaching meetings. You and your caregiver will also complete some assessments before, during, and after the exercise program.

Incentives

Information provided upon request

In-person visits:
4-6

Phone or online visits:
Up to 1

Total length of participation:
20 months

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

You have an intellectual disability
You are 18 years or older
You have a caregiver willing to participate in the study
You live in North Carolina

Not eligible if:

You do not have an intellectual disability
You are not willing to participate in a 16-week exercise program
You do not have a caregiver willing to participate
You do not live in North Carolina
You are under 18 years old

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Brianne Tomaszewski
PACEProgram@unc.edu

Primary Visit Location

Biobehavioral Lab (BBL)
Carrington Hall (UNC-Chapel Hill, School of Nursing)
120 Medical Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Brianne Tomaszewski
Psychiatry - TEACCH Division

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Interventional

Study Topics

Aging
Developmental
Heart and Circulation
Injury/Injury Prevention
Mental and Emotional Health
Wellness and Lifestyle
Movement

IRB Number

24-0921

ClinicalTrials.gov

NCT06740162

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