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Effects of high-intensity exercise training among women with previous gestational diabetes

Not Applicable
Withdrawn
Conditions
Previous gestational diabetes
Metabolic and Endocrine - Diabetes
Registration Number
ACTRN12616000372482
Lead Sponsor
Dr Alison Harmer
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Withdrawn
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
16
Inclusion Criteria

Glucose intolerance first diagnosed during pregnancy; at least 6 months post-partum; not currently breast-feeding; aged between 18 and 45 years of age. Current glucose intolerance not required.

Exclusion Criteria

Chronic respiratory disease; current history of smoking; chest wall disease; heart failure; stroke; overt cardiovascular disease; and any other condition in which exercise is contraindicated; any condition precluding the ability to provide informed consent; pregnancy; and residence > 50 km from the hospital.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Peak oxygen uptake measured using a standard cycle ergometry protocol with expired gas analysis and ventilation analysis using a standardised and calibrated metabolic cart system[1. Baseline (before randomization)<br>2. End of intervention period at 8 weeks<br>3. 6 months after the end of the intervention period, i.e. 8 months after randomization];Glycaemic status (HbA1c; glycated haemoglobin) measured by high-performance liquid chromatography[1. Baseline (before randomization)<br>2. End of intervention period at 8 weeks]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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