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Interval-training in Type 2 Diabetics

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Registration Number
NCT02320526
Lead Sponsor
Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Brief Summary

Interval training is superior to continuous training for improving glycemic control, hereunder glycemic variability and -spikes. However, the underlying mechanisms and the clinical impact is at present unknown.

The overall objective of this project is to determine the mechanisms underlying aeroic interval-training-induced reductions in glycemic variability and -spikes, and the impact on levels of systemic inflammation in type 2 diabetes patients. It is hypothesized that aerobic interval training reduces glycemic variability and -spikes more than continuous training due to larger improvements in both peripheral insulin sensitivity and the mass action effect of glucose. Moreover, it is hypothesized that these reductions in glycemic variability and -spikes also reduces systemic inflammation.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
14
Inclusion Criteria
  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • BMI >18 but <40 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pregnancy
  • Smoking
  • Contraindication to increased levels of physical activity
  • More than moderate levels of physical activity (>90 min/week) of maximally moderate intensity
  • Insulin dependence
  • Thyroid, liver, lung, heart or kidney disease, with the need for treatment

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Glycemic controlChange from baseline at 14 days

Glycemic control incl. glycemic variability and -spikes, will be measured with continuous glucose monitoring over 24 hours during standardized dietary intake before and after each intervention.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Urinary isoprostanes as a measure of systemic inflammationChange from baseline at 14 days

Systemic inflammation will be measured as isoprostanes in urine collected over 24 hours. The changes in glycemic control (Outcome 1), will be correlated with the changes in systemic inflammation.

Rate of dissappearance during a 2-step (pancreatic + hyperinsulinemic) hyperglycemic clamp, as a measure of glucose effectiveness + insulin sensitivityChange from baseline at 14 days

A 2-step (pancreatic + hyperinsulinemic) hyperglycemic clamp will be performed before and after each intervention, to assess the mechanisms behind the intervention-induced improvements in glycemic control. In this way, the intervention-induced effects on glucose effectiveness and insulin sensitivity will be assessed.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The Centre for Physical Activity Research, Rigshospitalet

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Copenhagen, Denmark

The Centre for Physical Activity Research, Rigshospitalet
🇩🇰Copenhagen, Denmark

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