Effects of Two Intervention Programs on Physical Fitness and Quality of Life Among People With Intellectual Disabilities

Intellectual Disability (ID) is characterized by limitations in cognitive functioning and adaptive behavior, often leading to a sedentary lifestyle and lower quality of life. The main objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of two different 8-week training programs on physical fitness and quality of life in adults with ID. The work methodology consists of a randomized controlled trial with two intervention groups: Experimental Group 1 (EG1): Traditional conditioning including strength and resistance exercises (medicine ball, rowing, and coordination circuits). Experimental Group 2 (EG2): Sport-based individual skills program (Special Olympics model) covering soccer, basketball, athletics, and other sports with a playful approach. The sample will be composed of sedentary adults with a clinical diagnosis of ID. The variables studied pre- and post-intervention include body composition, physical fitness (agility, strength, and cardiorespiratory capacity), blood pressure, and quality of life using the INICO-FEAPS scale.

NCT Number	NCT07576933
Lead Sponsor	Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Conditions	Intellectual Disabilities
Enrollment	31 participants
Start Date	2026-05-01
Primary Completion	2026-06-26 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-06-26 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-05-08