Teens with Intellectual Disabilities Needed for Research Study

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Looking for Teens with Intellectual Disabilities Ages 13-18 to

Participate in the Teens' Recreation and Activity Choices (TRAC)

Study

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center at the University of Massachusetts

Medical School in Waltham, MA is looking for adolescents with

intellectual disabilities (an IQ of 75 or below) to participate in a

research study to learn more about what teens do in their free time. A

better understanding of how teens spend their free time is an important

first step toward designing effective health promotion programs.

TRAC Study Details:

* Attend one study visit lasting approximately 2 to 2 ½ hours. (A

second visit is optional.)

* Teens with ID will undergo developmental testing.

* Parents complete a questionnaire and interview regarding their

teens' activities.

* Teens participate in an interview on how they spend their free time.

* Height & weight of teens and parents are measured.

* Teens' physical activity is measured over 7 days.

* Parents and teens will be compensated for their participation.

* Flexible scheduling; appointments available daytime, afternoons,

evenings, and weekends.

* Flexible locations: study visits are available at the E.K. Shriver

Center in Waltham, MA; at offices in town and Shrewsbury, MA; and

at locations in other communities.

For more information or to enroll in the TRAC study, please contact:

Maslin at (781) 642-0292 or email: ShriverHealth@...

<mailto:ShriverHealth@...>

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