High intensity body-weight circuit training for 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 tests whether a high intensity body-weight workout can help middle-aged people with type 2 diabetes improve their health and fitness.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 42 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kennesaw State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kennesaw, Georgia) |
| Trial ID | NCT05571384 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of a high intensity body-weight circuit (HIBC) training program aimed at improving metabolic health, body composition, and fitness levels in middle-aged individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The study seeks to address the rising prevalence of type 2 diabetes and its associated healthcare costs by providing an alternative exercise intervention. Participants will engage in a structured exercise regimen designed to enhance their overall health and manage their diabetes more effectively.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are middle-aged individuals recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who are non-insulin dependent and have not engaged in a physical activity program in the past six months.
Not a fit: Patients with significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, or renal diseases, or those who have undergone revascularization procedures may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could offer a practical and effective exercise option for managing type 2 diabetes in middle-aged adults.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research into exercise interventions for diabetes management, this specific approach using high intensity body-weight circuit training is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Recent diagnosed of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) (within a year) \* HbA1c of 6% or higher * Non-insulin dependent * No medicinal treatment * Not currently undergoing a physical activity program in the last six months * Received written medical clearance from overseeing physician Exclusion Criteria: * Those who have undergone any revascularization procedure * Diagnosed with or symptomatic of any renal, pulmonary, or cardiovascular disease (CVD) * Diagnosed cognitive dysfunction * Current smoker
Where this trial is running
Kennesaw, Georgia
- Kennesaw State Univeristy — Kennesaw, Georgia, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Brian Kliszczewicz, Ph.D.
- Email: Bkliszcz@kennesaw.edu
- Phone: 315-415-6609
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.