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

NCT ID NCT07484672

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

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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

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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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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2024

Finished

Jan 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

40 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Both gender age between 40 to 70 * Participants who are hemodynamically stable * Participants who don't have any orthopedic limitation and can perform test * Diagnosed diabetes type II for at least one year * HBA1C less than 10% insulin independent * Without limitations in gait or balance, Independent living in the community * Non-smokers Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with any neurological or other systemic disease * Individuals who are already performing physical activity such as muscle strengthening exercises, aerobic training, yoga or Pilates in last 6 months. * Uncontrolled blood pressure * Pregnancy or lactation * Severe cardiac disease * Patients who went under surgery for cardiac condition.

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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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