Which workout wins for diabetes? circuit vs. strength training showdown

NCT ID NCT07484672

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

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compared two exercise programs—periodized circuit training and conventional strength training—in 50 adults with type 2 diabetes. Over 6 weeks, researchers measured changes in heart and lung fitness, quality of life, and blood sugar control. The goal was to see which approach offers better benefits for managing diabetes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: exercise training (periodized circuit training and conventional strength training)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a specific exercise program improves heart and lung health, quality of life, and blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 50 participants over 6 weeks, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise benefits are well-known, so the main question is which type works better.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE 2

Contacts and locations

Locations

JPMC Hospital

Karachi, Sindh, 75510, Pakistan

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