Exercise program shows promise for Diabetes-Related memory problems
NCT ID NCT06401733
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a 12-week intensive exercise program (aerobic and resistance training) in 58 adults aged 40-85 with type 2 diabetes and mild cognitive issues. The goal was to see if exercise could improve thinking, blood sugar, inflammation, and physical function. Results may help guide future exercise plans for managing diabetes and protecting brain health.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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58 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2023
- Finished
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Mar 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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40 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 40 to 85 * Living in the community * Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) * Literate in English or Mandarin * Activities of daily living (ADL)-independent * Obtain at least a score of 5 in short physical performance battery (SPPB) test Exclusion criteria: * Severe cognitive (e.g., dementia) or psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia or severe depression) * Severe hearing or vision impairments * Terminally ill medical conditions (e.g., end stage cancer), severe cardiovascular, respiratory (e.g., respiratory failure), or orthopedic conditions (e.g., freeze shoulder) * Absolute contraindications to aerobic exercise and resistance training programs (e.g., recent myocardial infarction or electrocardiography changes, complete heart block, acute congestive heart failure, unstable angina, uncontrolled hypertension) * Pregnant or breastfeeding women * Uncomfortable with video-recording of intervention sessions
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National University Polyclinic (Jurong Polyclinics)
Singapore, Singapore, 609788, Singapore
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