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Can short bursts of intense exercise help women with diabetes?

NCT ID NCT07258316

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 looked at whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can improve blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity in women with type 2 diabetes, comparing effects before and after menopause. Sixty women aged 40-65 completed an 8-week supervised HIIT program. Researchers measured changes in HbA1c, fasting glucose, insulin, and other markers. The goal is to see if HIIT is a practical exercise option for managing diabetes in this group.

What this could mean

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Active substance
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) exercise program
What this could lead to
If effective, HIIT could offer a time-efficient exercise option to help pre- and postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar and insulin levels.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all women. Exercise interventions can be hard to maintain long-term, and benefits may vary.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 60 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female patients aged 40-65 years with physician-diagnosed T2DM. * Premenopausal (regular menstruation) or postmenopausal (≥12 months amenorrhea) (self-reported). * Participants who have not engaged in any structured exercise sessions or gym workouts in the past six months. * Willing to follow supervised HIIT protocol and provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Cardiovascular, orthopedic, or endocrine conditions contraindicating exercise. * Current use of insulin or hormone replacement therapy. * Participation in structured exercise programs in the past 6 months. * Cognitive impairment or psychiatric illness

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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Diabetes mellitus type 2 Postmenopausal symptoms

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ginnastic Health Centre, Islamabad

    Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan, 44000, Pakistan

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