Actively Recruiting
Efficacy of Exercise Snacks in Real-World Settings in Individuals Living With Type 2 Diabetes
Led by University of British Columbia · Updated on 2024-05-09
80
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
65 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of British Columbia
Lead Sponsor
M
McMaster University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
To conduct a pilot randomized control trial to determine the feasibility of a 12-week, technology-enabled exercise snacks intervention in adults living with type 2 diabetes in a real-world setting. We will also assess preliminary efficacy based on measures of glycemic control and fitness.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Efficacy of Exercise Snacks in Real-World Settings in Individuals Living With Type 2 Diabetes
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 30 to 75 years
- Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes by a physician
- Physically inactive (less than 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity per week)
- Body mass index between 18.5 and 40 kg/m2
- Taking 3 or fewer glucose-lowering medications (not insulin) at a stable dose for more than 6 months
- Taking 2 or fewer common cardiovascular medications (e.g., statins, antihypertensives)
- HbA1c less than or equal to 8.5%
- Able to keep current physical activity levels during the study
- Cleared for physical activity using the Get Active Questionnaire or consultation with a healthcare provider or exercise professional
- Access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone for intervention and tracking
- Ability to read and write in English
You will not qualify if you...
- Chronic musculoskeletal conditions or recent (within 2 years) cardiovascular events preventing exercise
- No internet access
- Angina during exertion as assessed by the Rose Angina Questionnaire
- Taking beta-blockers that affect heart rate measurements during exercise testing
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure (160/90 mmHg or higher) or abnormal resting or exercise blood pressure or pulse rate
- Scheduled surgical procedure in the next 3-4 months preventing exercise
- Diagnosed cardiac or pulmonary diseases preventing exercise (e.g., angina, arrhythmia, exercise-induced bronchospasm)
- Psychiatric disorders preventing study completion
- Donated more than 0.5 liters of blood in the last 4 weeks
- Following extreme diets or taking supplements that affect glucose control
- Having diabetic ulcers, peripheral vascular disease, or neuropathy preventing exercise
- Participating in another clinical trial interfering with this study
- Currently on dialysis
- Pregnant or planning pregnancy during the study
- Experienced severe hypoglycemia in the past 6 months requiring assistance
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of British Columbia Okanagan
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1V 3G1
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Jonathan P Little, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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