Children With Down Syndrome Clinical Trial
Official title:
Interaction Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation and Aerobic Exercises on Balance and Physical Performance in Children With Down Syndrome
Objective: To investigate the interaction effects of vitamin D supplementation and aerobic
exercises on balance control and physical performance in children with Down syndrome (DS).
Methods: Forty-five children with DS ranging in age from 8 to 12 years will be selected and
will participate in this study. They will be assigned randomly using sealed envelopes into
three equal groups (A, B and C). Group A will consist of 15 children and will receive the
conventional physical therapy program (CPTP) only. Group B will consist of 15 children and
will receive the CPTP plus the aerobic exercises. Group C also will consist of 15 children
and will receive the CPTP, the aerobic exercises and Vitamin D supplementation in the form of
an oral dose of vitamin D3 1000 IU (Cholecalciferol). The program of treatment will be 3
days/week for 12 weeks. Evaluation of balance by using the biodex balance system and physical
performance by using the six-minute walk test (6MWT) will be conducted at baseline and after
12 weeks of the treatment program.
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