Promoting physical activity in older Malays with diabetes

Not Applicable

Completed

Conditions: Type 2 diabetes
Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus

Registration Number: ISRCTN71447000

Lead Sponsor: Monash University (Malaysia)

Brief Summary: Not available

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Completed

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

1. Malays aged 60 years and above
2. Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) at least for 1 year
3. Participating in regular follow up - at least two visits in the last 12 months
4. Sedentary lifestyle
5. No acute medical illness in the last 6 months

Exclusion Criteria

1. Had recent adjustment in the treatment regime needing increased dose of medication in the last 2 months
2. Presence of cognitive impairment Elderly Cognitive Assessment Questionnaire (ECAQ) < 7
3. Had uncontrolled hypertension (blood pressure = 180/100 mmHg)
4. Presence of coronary artery syndrome
5. Presence of hemiparesis or hemiplegia
6. Has advanced osteoarthritis
7. Presence of psychiatric disorders (such as depression, anxiety, psychosis)
8. Has complications of diabetes such as proliferative retinopathy, renal impairment
9. Presence of uncontrolled respiratory conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
10. Known hearing impairment
11. Known visual impairment (visual acuity worse than 6/12 after optical correction)
12. Lives in residential home

Study & Design

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pedometer-determined step counts documented in an activity diary measured at enrollment, 12 weeks post intervention, 24 and 36 weeks follow-up.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Glycosylated haemoglobin level (HbA1c) <br>2. Lipid profile<br>3. Blood pressure<br>4. Functional fitness (6-minute walk test)<br>5. Mobility (timed up and go test)<br>6. Body composition (body mass index, waist circumference, body fat percentage)<br>6. General health status (health-related quality of life and psychological wellbeing)<br>7. Perceived social support <br>8. Self-efficacy to exercise<br><br>Measured at enrollment, 12 weeks post-intervention, 24 and 36 weeks follow-up