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High Intensity Interval Training (HIT) in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Type 2 Diabetes
Interventions
Behavioral: High intensity interval training
Registration Number
NCT01732705
Lead Sponsor
University of Copenhagen
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of High Intensity Interval Training (HIT) on insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Detailed Description

Physical exercise increases insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle in healthy as well as in individuals with type 2 diabetes, but implies a considerable time commitment. High intensity interval training (HIT) is time-efficient exercise consisting of repeated bouts of short duration high intensive workloads. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of HIT in patients with type 2 diabetes, and to clarify the mechanisms of a possible positive effect of HIT.

Exercise is performed as 2 weeks one-legged training on an ergometer bicycle. Thus one leg serves as a control leg. Insulin sensitivity in trained and non-trained muscle will be measured after completion of the overall training program by euglycemic hyperinsulinemic clamp method and a-v catheterization of both legs. Muscle biopsies will be obtained during training period for measuring of muscle glycogen content, and muscle biopsies for further analysis obtained during the experimental day.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • 10 subjects with Type 2 diabetes. 10 healthy control subjects.
  • BMI 28-35
  • diet or tablet treatment for diabetes
Exclusion Criteria
  • regular physical activity
  • diseases other than type 2 diabetes
  • insulin treatment

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
HIT (trained leg), Control subjectHigh intensity interval trainingHigh intensity interval training for one leg (trained leg) (randomized) in control subject
HIT (trained leg) DMHigh intensity interval trainingHigh intensity interval training for one leg (trained leg) (randomized) in patient with type 2 diabetes
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Insulin sensitivity2 days after last training session (day 17)

Insulin sensitivity in trained and non-trained muscle will be measured by euglycemic hyperinsulinemic clamp method and a-v catheterization of both legs.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Xlab, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

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Copenhagen, Denmark

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