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Effects of Nordic Walking and Exercise on Glucose Metabolism in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Controlled Trial

NCT01085773 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 68

Last updated 2022-10-31

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Summary

The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effects of two different physical exercise programs aimed at long-term lifestyle changes in physical activity in patients with Type 2 Diabetes, with glucose metabolism evaluated by HbA1c as the primary outcome.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Exercise on Prescription

The physical training consisted of both aerobic and strength training and took place in supervised groups.

BEHAVIORAL

Nordic Walking

Nordic Walking is a fitness type of walking; incorporating the use of specially designed walking sticks. Nordic Walking focuses on aerobic training where the additional activity of the arms increases a person's oxygen uptake and energy expenditure.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Southern Denmark

    collaborator OTHER

  • Esbjerg Hospital - University Hospital of Southern Denmark

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Bibi Gram, Ph.d student · University of Southern Denmark

  • Jeppe Gram, MD, Ph.d. · Hospital of Southwest Denamark

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2005-02-28
Primary Completion
2006-10-31
Completion
2007-12-31

Countries

  • Denmark

Study Locations

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Diseases

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