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Benefits of Exercise Physiology Services for Type II Diabetes: The BEST Study

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Type 2 Diabetes
Metabolic and Endocrine - Diabetes
Registration Number
ACTRN12616000264482
Lead Sponsor
niversity of Tasmania
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
555
Inclusion Criteria

Adults with a prior diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals without a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus, those who are clinically unstable with contraindications to exercise or who are already engaged in high levels of physical activity, or those with a cognitive impairment or intellectual disability that prevents them from providing informed consent to participate.

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Glycosylated Haemoglobin levels according to General Practitioner accredited pathology laboratory testing with results obtained through review of medical records.[0 and 6 months];Change in self-reported physical activity levels as measured by Active Australia Questionnaire[0 and 6 months]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Changes in body composition as measured by body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference[0 and 6 months];Changes in seated brachial blood pressure using standardised techniques with a digital sphygomomanometer after a minimum of five minutes of seated rest.[0 and 6 months];Changes in physical function as measured by the six minute walk test.[0 and 6 months];Changes in muscle strength as measured by the following tests:<br>1. grip strength <br>2. 30 second sit to stand test[0 and 6 months];Changes in health related quality of life as measured by the Short-Form 36-Item Health Survey (SF-36)[0 and 6 months];Changes in Health costs will be assessed through the use of self-reported prospective health diaries which ask participants to provide information on medication usage, out of pocket medical expenses, incidental, billable and non-billable health professional encounters as well as work missed through ill-health.[Diaries will be kept throughout the intervention period.]
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