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Research

Learn about our currently enrolling studies. To be considered for all of our CHIP-ID studies, complete our interest form.

Nutrition Exercise and Lifestyle Research Studies

Brain Outcomes and Lifestyle in Down Syndrome (BOLD)

Help us explore how diet and weight loss impact brain health in Down syndrome

>Sign up for BOLD

CHEF ID

Empowering young adults with intellectual disabilities to build independence through exercise, cooking skills and motivational support

>Sign up for CHEF ID

Care Fit-DSAD

A 12-week online exercise class for adults with Down syndrome and their families, including dementia caregiver training.

>Sign up for Care Fit-DSAD

MET-DS

Participants with Down syndrome ages 6-24 can help improve health outcomes by completing a series of study visits and health measures over time. 

>Sign up for MET-DS


Discovery and Innovation Research Studies

ABATE

A study examining the development of Alzheimer’s disease in adults with Down syndrome

>Sign up for ABATE

Alzheimer Biomarker Consortium- Down syndrome (ABC-DS)  

A study examining the development of Alzheimer’s disease in adults with Down syndrome

>Sign up for ABC-DS 


Visit the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center website to learn more about the Brain Health in Down syndrome program.

Contact the Community Health Improvement Program for Intellectual Disabilities (CHIP-ID)

Email: healthylifestyles@kumc.edu
Phone number: 913-574-2447

KU School of Medicine

University of Kansas Medical Center
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Physical Activity and Weight Management
Mailstop 1007
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, KS 66160