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Therefore, we are conducting a clinical trial (NCT06628999 on <jats:ext-link>clinicaltrials.gov<\/jats:ext-link>) to investigate a strategy for promoting healthy aging by targeting physical and cognitive domains in ID individuals. The present work aims to provide a detailed account of the study protocol of the proposed trial to promote transparency and dissemination of the ongoing research. Specifically, this project will study the effect of a vision training program on cognitive performance and physical fitness in adults with ID. A secondary aim is to examine the association between mental and physical performance outcomes. Participants will be randomly allocated into a vision training group (VT, <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic> = 28), a vision training-detraining group (VTD, <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic> = 28), and a control group (C, <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic> = 28). During the first 8 weeks, the VT and VTD groups will follow the same training protocol (based on vision oculomotor exercises combined with postural control exercises). From weeks 9 to 16, the VT group will continue the training protocol, whereas the VTD group will abstain from training (detraining). Cognitive performance and physical fitness will be assessed at baseline, mid- and post-training intervention. 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