Morning or afternoon? study tests best exercise time for diabetes
NCT ID NCT05108987
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether exercising in the morning (7-11am) or afternoon (4-8pm) makes a difference for people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. Thirty-six adults did 10 supervised exercise sessions at a high intensity. Researchers measured changes in body weight, blood sugar control, and blood vessel health. The goal is to find if afternoon exercise offers extra benefits for metabolic health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- exercise (morning or afternoon sessions)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that exercising at a specific time of day (like afternoon) is better for blood sugar and blood pressure control in people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The findings are preliminary and need larger studies to confirm.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE 2 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
Locations
-
New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health
New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States
-
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Clinical Research Center
New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States
-
Rutgers University Loree Gymnasium
New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Quitting smoking may also ward off diabetes — a trial puts the dual strategy to the test
- Kidney clues may predict eye swelling after cataract surgery in diabetes patients
- AI-Powered trial asks: does adding a second drug cut heart failure risk?
- Peanut butter at breakfast may tame blood sugar and sharpen the mind
- Glucose monitors may guide teens away from diabetes
- Can short bursts of stairs beat a long walk for prediabetes?