Tailored workouts may boost heart function in obesity and diabetes

NCT ID NCT00264589

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether an 8-week individualized training program could improve heart and blood vessel function in men with obesity or type 2 diabetes. Researchers compared four groups: trained and untrained healthy volunteers, obese subjects, and diabetic patients. The goal was to see if personalized exercise could reduce cardiovascular risk in these conditions.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: individualized training program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that personalized exercise improves heart and blood vessel health in people with obesity or type 2 diabetes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed Phase 4 study with only 59 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and exercise programs require long-term commitment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY TYPE 2 DIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Service d'Explorations et de Médecine Vasculaire University Hospital Center

Nîmes, Nimes, 30029, France

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