The METabolic Health, Lifestyle, and Risk of Co-Occurring Health Conditions in Down Syndrome (MET-DS) study is part of the NIH INCLUDE Project (INvestigation of Co-occurring conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndrome) and its Collaboration for Down Syndrome Progress (CDP) Program—national initiatives working to improve the health and quality of life of people with Down syndrome. The Hartley Lab is a part of this multi-site study, and results may help researchers find better ways to prevent, detect, and treat health problems in people with Down syndrome earlier, supporting healthier lives.
The METabolic Health, Lifestyle, and Risk of Co-Occurring Health Conditions in Down Syndrome (MET-DS) study looks at characteristics and changes of coexisting medical conditions in children, adolescents, and young adults with Down syndrome. The 5-year study is focused on problems with metabolism, obesity, and the role of lifestyle in the development of co-occurring medical conditions in people with Down syndrome. The important information we get from this study will help to improve the medical care of people with Down syndrome.
If interested in participating in this study, please contact:
Ellen Brandt at 608.265.4571 or email hartleylab@waisman.wisc.edu for additional information.