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Can short bursts of stairs beat a long walk for prediabetes?

NCT ID NCT07713030

Disease control Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two exercise programs—high-intensity interval training (short bursts of fast stair climbing) and continuous endurance training (steady walking)—in adults with prediabetes. The goal is to see which approach better improves blood sugar control, body mass index, lung function, and overall fitness. Researchers will randomly assign 80 participants to one of the two exercise groups and track changes over several months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
high-intensity interval training and continuous endurance training
What this could lead to
If one exercise type proves clearly better, it could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help people with prediabetes lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-site study with 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise adherence outside a supervised setting can be low, and the 8-month follow-up may be too short to see lasting effects.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 80 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2026

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

35 to 54 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Sedentary lifestyle (Individuals reporting minimal structured physical activity e.g., \<30 minutes of exercise per week) . * Stable Medical Condition (No history of significant cardiovascular events, uncontrolled hypertension, or other major comorbidities). * Stable Body Weight (Stable body weight with changes less than 3 kg in the past 6 months). Exclusion Criteria: * uncontrolled hypertension * history of heart disease * myocardial infarction * stroke * Use of Specific Medications (Current use of insulin or other medications affecting glucose metabolism or exercise response) * Severe Obesity (Individuals with a BMI ≥ 40 kg/m) * High fasting blood glucose (Fasting blood glucose of \>100mg.dl-1) * Previous history of respiratory problems * Smoking

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

glucose intolerance Motor Activity prediabetes syndrome type 2 diabetes mellitus prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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Pre diabetes Prediabetes Prediabetic state

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rihpah international university Lahore campus

    RECRUITING

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 40100, Pakistan

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