Diabetes and fatigue: can special exercise training help?

NCT ID NCT04442451

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at why people with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes tire more quickly during leg exercises. Researchers will test a special low-load resistance training program, sometimes with blood flow restriction, to see if it improves muscle strength, blood flow, and energy use. The goal is to understand the underlying causes of fatigue and design better exercise plans for people with diabetes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

low-load knee extension resistance training with and without blood flow restriction

What this could lead to

If successful, this research could lead to more effective, targeted exercise programs for people with diabetes to improve muscle function and reduce fatigue.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage observational and interventional study with only 80 participants. The findings may not apply to all people with diabetes, and the exercise protocols may be too demanding for some.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus glucose intolerance prediabetes syndrome type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • University of Michigan

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    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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