A randomised controlled trial examining the effects of progressive resistance training on insulin resistance and body composition inolder adults with type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome

Recruiting

• Conditions: Metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes; Metabolic and Endocrine - Diabetes

• Registration Number: ACTRN12606000436572
• Lead Sponsor: Diabetes Australia

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2006-10-11
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

Community dwelling men and women previously diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and meeting the current definition of metabolic syndrome according to the International Diabetes Federation. Subjects may be treated with diet alone, insulin or oral medications, or a combination of these treatments at the time of enrolment.

Exclusion Criteria

Any change in type or dosage of diabetic medication in past 3 months, current fasting glucose > 11.1mmol/l,significant cognitive impairment, non-ambulatory status or lower extremity amputation other than toes, alcohol or substance abuse or specific contraindications to resistance training such as unstable cardiovascular disease, aortic aneurysm, symptomatic hernias, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, uncontrolled hypertension or rapidlyprogressive terminal illness.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified