Walking downhill may boost heart health and strength in type 2 diabetes
NCT ID NCT07693296
First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two types of walking exercise for people with type 2 diabetes: walking on a downhill slope versus walking on flat ground. Over 8 weeks, participants will walk twice a week on a treadmill under supervision. Researchers will measure changes in walking distance, muscle strength, heart rate variability, fatigue, and blood sugar control. The goal is to see if downhill walking offers extra benefits for functional capacity and cardiovascular health.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- downhill walking training
- What this could lead to
- If downhill walking proves more effective than level walking, it could offer a simple, low-cost exercise option to help people with type 2 diabetes improve their physical fitness and heart health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits of downhill walking may turn out to be no better than walking on flat ground.
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Bezmialem Vakıf University Dragos Hospital
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Maltepe, Turkey (Türkiye)
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