HIIT vs. brisk walking: which exercise boosts mobility in diabetes?
NCT ID NCT07484399
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) in 28 adults with type 2 diabetes. Over 12 weeks, researchers will measure how each exercise affects functional mobility, muscle strength, and quality of life. The goal is to find which approach works best for improving daily movement and well-being.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- exercise training (high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training)
- What this could lead to
- If this trial succeeds, it could show which type of exercise is better for helping people with type 2 diabetes move easier, get stronger, and feel better day-to-day.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 28 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise interventions also depend on people sticking with the program, which can be challenging.
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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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About 28 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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
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35 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria :• Adults aging form 35 to 65. * Both male and female diabetic patients. * Individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for at least five years. * Individuals able to participate in moderate to intense physical activity. Exclusion Criteria: * • Individuals with significant orthopedic limitations. * Individuals with uncontrolled cardiovascular disease or musculoskeletal issues. * Individuals with incontinence issues during physical activity or inability to comply to study protocols
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