Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 10 to 16

Impact of exercise timing on blood sugar control in adolescents with type 1 diabetes

Official title: Effets du Rythme Circadien Sur la régulation glycémique Lors d'Exercices modérés Continus et Intermittents Intenses Chez Des Adolescents Vivant Avec le diabète de Type 1

Run by Lille University · NCT06803446 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing how different times and types of exercise can help teenagers with type 1 diabetes keep their blood sugar levels stable.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages10 Years to 16 Years
SexAll
Enrollment18 (estimated)
SponsorLille University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Loos, Nord)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 18, 2024
Main results expectedAugust 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 19, 2026
Registry record updatedSeptember 4, 2025
Trial IDNCT06803446 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adolescents aged 10 to 16 with type 1 diabetes for at least one year and an HbA1c of 12% or lower.

Probably not a fit

Patients with significant microvascular complications or other serious medical conditions may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study investigates how the timing and type of exercise affect glycemic regulation in adolescents aged 10 to 16 living with type 1 diabetes. Participants will engage in either continuous or intermittent exercise sessions scheduled in the morning or afternoon. The study aims to determine the optimal exercise conditions for maintaining stable blood glucose levels during and after physical activity. It is a randomized, controlled trial conducted at a single center, focusing on minimal risks and constraints for participants.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved exercise guidelines for adolescents with type 1 diabetes, enhancing their glycemic control.

How similar studies have gone: While studies on exercise and diabetes management exist, this specific focus on circadian rhythm and exercise type in adolescents is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Children and adolescents aged 10 to 16;
* Living with type 1 diabetes for at least 1 year with HbA1c less than or equal to 12%;
* Socially insured ;
* Having given their written consent to participate in the research, as well as that of their legal guardians;
* Willing to comply with all research procedures and duration.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Clinically significant microvascular complications: nephropathy (estimated glomerular filtration rate less than 40 ml/min), neuropathy or severe proliferative retinopathy as assessed by the investigator;
* Recent acute macrovascular event (\< 3 months), e.g. acute coronary syndrome or cardiac surgery;
* Abnormal blood picture and/or anemia;
* Current pregnancy;
* Other serious medical condition likely to interfere with study participation or ability to complete exercise periods in the judgment of the investigator (e.g., orthopedic limitation);
* Inability to receive informed information;
* Inability to participate in the entire study;
* Lack of social security coverage;
* Refusal to sign the consent form.

Where it's running

  • Eurasport
    Loos, Nord, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.