Assessing the impact of physical activity on newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes

Assessment of Physical Effort in People With Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Its Impact on: Partial Clinical Remission, Insulin Resistance, HDL Cholesterol Function, Immune Function and Length of Life.

Observational Poznan University of Medical Sciences · NCT04968171

This study is testing how physical activity affects people who have just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes to see if it helps them manage their condition better over time.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 35 Years
SexAll
SponsorPoznan University of Medical Sciences Academic / other
Locations1 site (Poznan)
Trial IDNCT04968171 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

The Diab1Fit project focuses on evaluating how physical activity affects individuals with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes. Participants will undergo intensive insulin therapy and will be monitored over a minimum of 5-10 years to assess various health metrics, including VO2max and plasma lipoprotein changes. The study aims to understand the relationship between physical fitness and clinical remission in type 1 diabetes, as well as the underlying mechanisms involved. Regular assessments will occur at multiple intervals to track progress and health outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 18-35 with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes who are willing to participate in intensive insulin therapy.

Not a fit: Patients with contraindications to exercise testing or significant co-morbidities may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management strategies for individuals with type 1 diabetes, enhancing their quality of life and health outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on physical activity in diabetes management, this specific approach focusing on newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes and its long-term effects is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18-35 years,
* New onset type 1 diabetes (confirmed by the presence of antibodies - antyGAD, ICA, IA2)
* Treatment with intensive insulin therapy,
* Written consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Contraindications to the exercise test (including: recent myocardial infarction, unstable coronary artery disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, serious arrhythmias, myocarditis, advanced systemic diseases, hyperthyroidism, recurrent anemia),
* Mental disorders,
* Co-morbidities with potential impact on physical performance (e.g. cancer, renal failure, liver failure, rheumatic diseases, COPD, asthma, anemia, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism),
* Pregnancy.

Where this trial is running

Poznan

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Diabetes MellitusDiabetes mellitus type 1Physical activityClinical remission
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.