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Effects of Marching Exercise With Cognitive Training on Physical, Cognitive Function, and Autonomic Cardiovascular Responses in Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

NCT07330700 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-01-14

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Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effects of a combined marching exercise with cognitive training program on physical performance, cognitive function, and autonomic cardiovascular responses in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving marching exercise with cognitive tasks or a control group receiving usual care. Outcomes will be assessed before and after the intervention period. The findings are expected to provide evidence for a feasible and safe exercise strategy to improve physical and cardiovascular health in older adults with type 2 diabetes.

Conditions

  • Type2 Diabetes Mellitus
  • Autonomic Nervous System Imbalance

Interventions

OTHER

Modified Marching Exercise combined with cognitive training group

The exercise program consists of a Modified Marching Exercise that emphasizes lifting the knees to touch a designated rope during each step. A metronome is used to maintain a rhythmic pace of 60-80 beats per minute throughout the training. In addition, participants perform concurrent cognitive dual-task training designed to stimulate executive function. The cognitive tasks include countdown calculations, backward sequencing of months and weekdays, and a Stroop interference task. Each session lasts approximately 30-40 minutes and includes a 5-minute warm-up and a 5-minute cool-down. Exercise intensity is individually adjusted according to the participant's fitness level. The program is conducted three times per week for 6 consecutive weeks, for a total of 18 sessions. This combined cognitive-motor training is designed to integrate physical and cognitive demands in order to improve movement efficiency, balance control, and responses to daily functional stimuli.

OTHER

Modified Marching Exercise group

Participants perform a structured Modified Marching Exercise program. The exercise involves rhythmic marching movements with pace controlled by a metronome set at 80 beats per minute. The intervention is conducted three sessions per week for 6 weeks, with each session lasting approximately 30-40 minutes, including warm-up and cool-down periods. All exercise sessions are supervised by a licensed physical therapist.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Phayao

    collaborator OTHER

  • Chonticha Kaewjoho

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-07-10
Primary Completion
2025-11-05
Completion
2025-12-10

Countries

  • Thailand

Study Locations

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