Ancient exercise shows promise for diabetes management

NCT ID NCT07336030

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese exercise that combines gentle movements with mindful breathing, can help people with type 2 diabetes. 42 adults aged 50-60 with diabetes for 5-10 years took part. Researchers measured changes in blood sugar, quality of life, and physical function. The goal is to see if this simple exercise can lower stress hormones and improve health without extra medication.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Baduanjin exercise (traditional Chinese exercise combining movement and mindful breathing)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help manage blood sugar and improve quality of life for people with type 2 diabetes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise interventions can be hard to standardize and may not produce lasting changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DIABETES MELLITUS

Contacts and locations

Locations

faculty of physical therapy, Cairo university

Giza, Egypt

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