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Strength Training Regimen for Normal Weight Diabetics

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Diabetes Mellitus
Registration Number
NCT02448498
Lead Sponsor
Stanford University
Brief Summary

The Strength Training Regimen in Normal Weight Diabetics (STRONG-D) study will examine the effectiveness of different exercise regimen types in controlling diabetes for the normal weight type 2 diabetes population.

Detailed Description

In the STRONG-D study, participants are randomly assigned to strength training, aerobic training or a combined strength and aerobic training group. Participants in the exercise group will attend exercise sessions over the course of 9 months at the YMCA. Participants will have opportunities to engage in other activities such as educational run-in visits that will allow for measurement of hemoglobin A1c and emphasize the importance of exercise in improving Type 2 diabetes.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
289
Inclusion Criteria
  • Recent hemoglobin A1c result between 6.5%-13%
  • Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  • BMI between 18.5 -25 kg/m2
  • Blood pressure < 160/100
  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Able and willing to enroll and meet requirements of the study
Exclusion Criteria
  • Age less than 30 years or greater than 75 years
  • Type 1 diabetes or use of insulin pump
  • Triglycerides >500 mg/dL
  • Use of weight loss medication
  • Bariatric surgery
  • Consumes >14 alcoholic drinks per week
  • Pregnancy
  • Plans to be away for more than four weeks
  • Medical conditions which would prevent long-term participation or which would contraindicate physical activity

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Hemoglobin A1c across study visitsBaseline, monthly (for 9 months), 9-Months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Changes in cardiorespiratory fitness, as measured by 6-minute walk testBaseline, 9-Months
Change in quality of lifeBaseline, 9-Months
Change in body composition across study visits, as measured using DEXABaseline, 9-Months
Change in body weight across study visitsBaseline, 9-Months
Change in waist circumference across study visitsBaseline, 9-Months
Change in blood pressure across study visitsBaseline, 9-Months
Change in muscle strength and endurance, as measured by Biodex strength testingBaseline, 9-Months
Change in Dietary Intake, as measured by Food Frequency QuestionnaireBaseline, 9-Months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Stanford

🇺🇸

Palo Alto, California, United States

Stanford
🇺🇸Palo Alto, California, United States

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