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Handball-based Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Type 2 Diabetes
Registration Number
NCT05015946
Lead Sponsor
University College of Northern Denmark
Brief Summary

This single-arm pilot study aims to investigate the feasibility of a handball-based intervention to people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, including monitoring aerobic intensities and movement strategies during the intervention, and monitoring recruitment, adherence, and adverse events.

Furthermore, the study aims to investigate the feasibility of a test battery including both physiological and patient-reported outcomes, and to investigate preliminary exercise effects.

Detailed Description

Physical activity and exercise are known to be beneficial for increasing insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle in healthy as well as in individuals with type 2 diabetes. But many patients who recently have been diagnosed with type-2 diabetes is often living a sedentary lifestyle and have poor adherence to physical interventions.

High intensity interval training as well as team-based interventions has proven to be effectful in regulation of physiological parameters related to type 2 diabetes. The aim of this study is to investigate the feasibility of a handball-based intervention to people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
  • Understands and speaks danish
Exclusion Criteria
  • If General Practitioner do not recommend participation in the intervention

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Concentration of Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) (mmol/mol)change from baseline to 12 weeks

HbA1c measured with HemoCue HbA1c 501

Peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak)change from baseline to 12 weeks

Peak oxygen uptake measured with incremental cycling test

Health related quality of life (HRQoL)change from baseline to 12 weeks

Health related quality of life measured with the danish version of Short Form 36 (SF-36)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Physical activity levelschange from baseline to 12 weeks

Physical activity scale (PAS)

Body fat mass (kg)change from baseline to 12 weeks

Total body fat in kg measured with Tanita MC-180MA, Tokyo, Japan

Lean body mass (kg)change from baseline to 12 weeks

Lean body mass in kg measured with Tanita MC-180MA, Tokyo, Japan

Blood pressure and resting pulschange from baseline to 12 weeks

Blood pressure and resting puls measured with an automatic upperarm blood pressure monitor

Aerobic intensity and movement patternsmeasured during intervention in week 2,3,6,7,10 and 11.

Aerobic intensities (percent of maximal heart rate) measured with pulse monitor, and movement patterns (Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET)) measured with accelerometer.

Concentration of Cholesterolchange from baseline to 12 weeks

Total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL), high density lipoprotein (HDL) measured with Accutrend Plus Cholesterol Meter

Visceral fat (hip/waist ratio)change from baseline to 12 weeks

Visceral adipose tissue measured with hip (widest part of the hip) and waist (2.5 cm above the navel) ratio.

Aerobic performance test (aerobic endurance)change from baseline to 12 weeks

Aerobic endurance measured with Intermittent Recovery Test Level 1

Self-care behaviorchange from baseline to 12 weeks

Self-care behavior measured with diabetes Intention, Attitude, and Behavior Questionnaire (DIAB-Q)

Body mass index (BMI)change from baseline to 12 weeks

Body mass index measured by kg/M2

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The Department of Physiotherapy, University College of Northern Denmark

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Aalborg, Denmark

The Department of Physiotherapy, University College of Northern Denmark
🇩🇰Aalborg, Denmark

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