Effects of resistance exercise on cognitive performance in people with type 1 diabetes

The Effects of Resistance Exercise on Cognition in People With Type 1 Diabetes: a Randomised Controlled Trial

NA · Dasman Diabetes Institute · NCT05963152

This study is testing how different types of resistance exercise can affect thinking skills in people with type 1 diabetes.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment54 (estimated)
Ages21 Years to 60 Years
SexAll
SponsorDasman Diabetes Institute (other)
Locations1 site (Kuwait City)
Trial IDNCT05963152 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate how resistance exercise influences cognitive performance in individuals with type 1 diabetes. Participants will engage in different exercise regimens, including habitual physical activity, morning exercise, and afternoon exercise. The primary focus is on assessing performance in cognitive tests such as the Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test and the Colour Trails Test. The study seeks to provide insights into the relationship between physical activity and cognitive function in this population.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals diagnosed with type 1 diabetes for at least one year and on stable insulin therapy.

Not a fit: Patients with severe obesity, high blood pressure, or other medical conditions that prevent safe exercise may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance cognitive function in patients with type 1 diabetes through targeted exercise interventions.

How similar studies have performed: While there is emerging evidence on the benefits of exercise for cognitive function in various populations, this specific approach in type 1 diabetes is relatively novel and less explored.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Physician confirmed type 1 diabetes for at least 1 year
* Stable insulin therapy for 3 months prior to the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* BMI of 45 or higher
* BP of 160/100mmHg or higher
* autonomic neuropathy
* severe proliferative retinopathy
* joint or limb injuries preventing weight-bearing activity
* autonomic neuropathy
* severe proliferative retinopathy
* any other medical condition that prevents participants from exercising safely.

Where this trial is running

Kuwait City

Study contacts

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.

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Conditions: type1diabetes, exercise, cognition

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.