Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Feasibility of Aerobic Exercise With Blood Flow Restriction Training in People Living With Type 2 Diabetes

Lead Sponsor:

University of New Brunswick

Collaborating Sponsors:

Diabetes Canada

University of Guelph

Conditions:

Type 2 Diabetes

Eligibility:

All Genders

19-64 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this trial is to learn if blood flow restriction training with treadmill walking is possible for individuals living with type 2 diabetes. It will also learn about how the blood flow restri...

Detailed Description

Individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) display reduced cardiorespiratory fitness, which is a strong predictor of premature mortality and T2D-related complications. Aerobic training (AT) enhances cardi...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (5.7% \< HbA1c \< 9.0%)
  • Not regularly physically active (150 mins moderate-vigorous physical activity per week)

Exclusion

  • Musculoskeletal issues preventing exercise training
  • Unstable medications over the last 3 months
  • Absolute contraindications to BFR (i.e. peripheral vascular disease)
  • A self-reported diagnosis of low iron concentrations, anemia, or being treated for these conditions
  • A diagnosis of any red blood cell-altering condition (i.e., sickle cell anemia, poikilocytosis)
  • Currently living with any cardiovascular disease, which would impact the ability to participate in exercise safely
  • Currently prescribed any medication which would impact the ability to use a heart rate monitor to accurately track intensity

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2028

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07196371

Start Date

October 1 2025

End Date

December 1 2028

Last Update

September 29 2025

Active Locations (3)

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Exercise Metabolism and Inflammation Laboratory

Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada

2

Cardiometabolic Exercise & Lifestyle Laboratory

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, E3B5A3

3

Human Performance & Health Research Laboratory

Guelph, Ontario, Canada