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Ancient exercise shows promise for diabetes management

NCT ID NCT07336030

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese exercise that combines gentle movements with mindful breathing, can help people with type 2 diabetes. 42 adults aged 50-60 with diabetes for 5-10 years took part. Researchers measured changes in blood sugar, quality of life, and physical function. The goal is to see if this simple exercise can lower stress hormones and improve health without extra medication.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Baduanjin exercise (traditional Chinese exercise combining movement and mindful breathing)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help manage blood sugar and improve quality of life for people with type 2 diabetes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise interventions can be hard to standardize and may not produce lasting changes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

42 people

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Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

50 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients from both sexes diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. * Patients with type 2 diabetes for 5-10 years. * Patients are on oral antihyperglycemic drugs. * Patients with HbA1c levels between 6.5% and 7% * Age ranges from 50 to 60 years. * Patients with BMI from 30-34.9 kg/m2. Exclusion Criteria: * patients with cardiac problems e.g. heart failure. * psychological or mental illness. * musculoskeletal problems. * neurological problems. * liver, kidney, lung diseases. * autoimmune diseases. * patients with cognitive diseases.

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Conditions

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diabetes mellitus type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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Diabetes mellitus

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • faculty of physical therapy, Cairo university

    Giza, Egypt

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