Status:

UNKNOWN

Impact of Body Composition and Exercise on Clinical, Metabolic and Molecular Parameters in Type 2 Diabetics in Qatar

Lead Sponsor:

Hamad Medical Corporation

Collaborating Sponsors:

Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Conditions:

Type 2 Diabetes

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-60 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is increasing sharply around the world and obesity and sedentary lifestyles are driving the epidemic. Obesity is often, but not always present in patients with...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • New onset T2DM (\<5 years duration).
  • Aged 18 and 60 years.
  • Residents of Qatar with intention to stay for the duration of the study (approx 4 months)
  • Otherwise healthy or with stable, treated medical conditions (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hypothyroidism, etc.)
  • Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level \< 8%.
  • "Diet and lifestyle" or metformin or DPP4 inhibitors prescribed for T2DM.
  • Willingness and ability to comply with the exercise protocol and study duration.

Exclusion

  • Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus or history of hospitalization for hyperglycemia or suspected ketoacidosis.
  • T2DM prescribed insulin, or any other anti-diabetic agent other than metformin or DDP4 inhibitors.
  • HbA1c ≥8.0%.
  • Body mass index (BMI) ≤ 18.5 kg/m2 (underweight) and ≥ 40 kg/m2 (morbid obese).
  • Reported weight loss or gain (± 2 kg) over the preceding three months;
  • Pregnant or lactating women or women planning to be pregnant during the course of the study.
  • History of regular exercise (the equivalent of 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic and/or 2 sessions of resistance training per week) or of a job that demands a similar degree of physical activity within the past 6 months.
  • Use of medications that affect glucose metabolism, glucose tolerance or body weight including oral corticosteroids and atypical anti-psychotics.
  • History of cardiovascular disease including previous myocardial infarction, congestive cardiac failure, valvular heart disease, stroke or the use of medication to alter coagulation including daily aspirin, anti-platelet drugs or any class of anticoagulant or a clinically significant abnormality on electrocardiogram that in the opinion of a consulting cardiologist should prevent participation.
  • History of chronic diseases associated with inflammation and/or the daily use of anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressant medications for arthritis, gout, rheumatologic disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, or viral infections including hepatitis B, C and HIV.
  • History of psychiatric disorders including current clinical depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or subjects with known claustrophobia.
  • History of chronic neurological disorders such as epilepsy, dementia or movement disorders.
  • Hematocrit \<33%.
  • Participation in other research studies that require blood drawing or any medical, nutritional or behavioral intervention.
  • The presence of large ferromagnetic tattoos that may interfere with the MRI determination of body fat.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 15 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

July 31 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04081064

Start Date

January 15 2019

End Date

July 31 2022

Last Update

October 7 2019

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Hamad Medical Corporation

Doha, Qatar, PO BOX 3050