High intensity body-weight exercise to improve health in middle-aged people with type 2 diabetes
High Intensity Body-weight Circuit Training Feasibility and Efficacy for Improving Metabolic Profile, Body Composition, and Health-Related Fitness in Middle Aged Persons with Type 2 Diabetes
This study is testing a fun and easy-to-follow workout program that you can do at home, designed specifically for middle-aged people with type 2 diabetes, to see if it helps you stay active and improve your health over 16 weeks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kennesaw State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kennesaw, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10291611 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the feasibility and effectiveness of a high-intensity body-weight circuit training program designed for middle-aged individuals with type 2 diabetes. The program can be performed at home and includes exercises like modified squats, rows, crunches, and push-ups, aiming for a total of 40 minutes of activity per week. By focusing on a time-efficient approach, the study seeks to enhance adherence to exercise among participants, potentially improving their metabolic health and body composition over a 16-week period.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are middle-aged adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who are looking for effective ways to manage their condition through exercise.
Not a fit: Patients who are not diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or those who are unable to perform physical activity due to severe health limitations may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved metabolic profiles and overall health for individuals with type 2 diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that exercise interventions can be effective for managing type 2 diabetes, making this approach promising yet innovative in its specific focus on high-intensity body-weight training.
Where this research is happening
Kennesaw, United States
- Kennesaw State University — Kennesaw, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kliszczewicz, Brian — Kennesaw State University
- Study coordinator: Kliszczewicz, Brian
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.