Exercise may unlock better heart health for diabetes patients
NCT ID NCT04791371
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how exercise affects insulin resistance and heart function in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will have 150 participants do 15 weeks of cardiovascular exercise, 3 times a week. They will measure changes in oxygen use and insulin sensitivity to see if exercise helps restore blood flow to muscles and the heart.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
cardiovascular exercise
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that regular exercise improves insulin sensitivity and heart function in people with type 2 diabetes.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all people with diabetes, and exercise adherence may vary.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Study contacts
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
-
University of Colorado
RECRUITINGAurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Contact
Contact
-
University of Virginia
RECRUITINGCharlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Contact