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HIIT vs steady exercise: which works better for prediabetes?

NCT ID NCT06831266

Prevention Sponsor: Eastern Mediterranean University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at two different exercise programs in 24 adults with prediabetes (higher than normal blood sugar but not yet diabetes). One group did short bursts of intense exercise (HIIT), the other did steady moderate exercise. Researchers measured changes in blood sugar, cholesterol, body composition, and quality of life over 12 weeks to see which approach works better.

What this could mean

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Active substance
exercise training (high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show which exercise type is more effective at preventing progression from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise interventions also depend on long-term adherence.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

24 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 18-60 years old * HbA1c value between 5.7%-6.4% * BMI\>24,9 kg/m² * Being sedentary * Not on any diet Exclusion Criteria: * Insulin and derivative drug use * Uncontrolled hypertension * History of heart disease * History of MI or stroke

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity prediabetes syndrome type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Prediabetes / type 2 diabetes

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Eastern Mediterranean University

    Mersin, 33010, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • University of Kyrenia Hospital

    Mersin, Kyrenia, 99300, Turkey (Türkiye)

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