It is important for those with PWS to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives and increasing physical activity in this population is an area of high interest. This study involves a 24-week home-based physical activity suitable for children and adolescents ages 8-15 with PWS as well as obese children without PWS ages 8-11 years. Researcher will study whether this home based program improves physical activity, motor proficiency, central sensory reception and integration, body composition, and quality of life.
There are (2) study site locations at California State Fullerton and at the University of Florida.
For more details on inclusion/exclusion criteria and study specifics, please visit the clinicaltrials page here. For additional information, please contact one of the study coordinators listed below:
- Daniela A Rubin, Ph.D., (657) 278-4704 ext 4704, drubin@fullerton.edu
- Diobel L Castner, M.S. , (657) 278-8737 ext 8737, dcastner@fullerton.edu
- Marilyn C Dumont-Driscoll, Ph.D. M.D., (352) 334-1340, dumonmd@peds.ufl.edu
