High intensity body-weight exercise to improve health in middle-aged people with type 2 diabetes
Official title: 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
Funded at Kennesaw State University · NIH-10291611 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | August 1, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2021 |
| Award (this year) | $380,405 |
| NIH project number | 1R15AG073946-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10291611 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
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.
✕Less likely to help
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.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kliszczewicz, Brian — Kennesaw State University
- Study coordinator: Kliszczewicz, Brian
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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.