Home-based exercise program for older adults with type 2 diabetes
Effectiveness of a Theory-based Home-based Multi-component Exercise Training Among Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Study Protocol of a Sequential Mixed-methods Study
This study is testing a 12-week home exercise program to see if it helps older adults with type 2 diabetes improve their health and quality of life compared to those who don’t participate.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 96 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sun Yat-sen University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Guangzhou, Guangdong) |
| Trial ID | NCT06393244 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a 12-week theory-based home-based multi-component exercise program designed for older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The study will compare participants who engage in the exercise program with those on a waiting list to assess improvements in physical activity, glycaemic control, muscle mass, muscle strength, cognitive function, and overall quality of life. The trial will utilize a randomized controlled design and will involve 96 eligible participants recruited from a community health service center in Guangzhou, China. Data will be collected at baseline and after the intervention to determine the program's impact on preventing sarcopenia and enhancing health outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are community-dwelling older adults aged 60 years or above who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and can communicate in Chinese.
Not a fit: Patients who have been diagnosed with sarcopenia or have contraindications to exercise will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve physical health and quality of life for older adults with type 2 diabetes by preventing sarcopenia.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with multi-component exercise programs for older adults, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * are community-dwelling older adults aged 60 years or above and have been diagnosed with T2DM; * are able to communicate in Chinese; * have a smartphone to receive intervention materials and messages; * provide written informed consent for voluntary participation in this study. Exclusion Criteria: * meet the AWGS 2019 diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia; * are currently participating in any other exercise intervention program or within the last 6 months; * have any contraindication to exercise training according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or are medically prohibited from participating in exercise; * have a history of cognitive disorders or psychopathy, as identified in their medical records; * severe visual or hearing problems,
Where this trial is running
Guangzhou, Guangdong
- Yuexiu District Baiyun Street community health service center — Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Cheng Li, PhD
- Email: chengli5@mail.sysu.edu.cn
- Phone: +86 13825020897
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.