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Resistance Training in Diabetic Elder Patients

NCT01638351 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 49

Last updated 2012-11-16

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of a 12-week progressive resistance training program on the skeletal muscle function, glycemic control, functional capacity, and quality of life in the elderly with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Conditions

  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Resistance exercise

Progressive resistance exercise training, 3 times a week for 12 weeks.

BEHAVIORAL

Usual care

Participants in this arm will receive a brochure specific for type 2 diabetes mellitus about the general principles of exercise, nutrition, and diet. They are asked to maintain their activity level.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Taiwan University Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ying-Tai Wu, Ph.D. · School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University (R.O.C.)

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-12-31
Primary Completion
2012-10-31
Completion
2012-10-31

Countries

  • Taiwan

Study Locations

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