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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1
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