A Short-Bout Combined Aerobic and Resistance Exercise Program in Older Adults With Diabetes and Probable Sarcopenia

Sponsor
Sun Yat-sen University
Study ID
NCT07522359
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Conditions

  • Diabetes
  • Sarcopenia

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
60 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Short-Bout Combined Exercise Program — BEHAVIORAL
    A 12-week home-based short-bout combined aerobic and resistance exercise program.

Study Details

Older adults with diabetes are at high risk of developing sarcopenia. A preclinical stage, known as "probable sarcopenia" (defined by low muscle strength), represents a critical window for early intervention. Physical activity is an effective strategy, but many patients struggle to maintain regular exercise. This parallel-group randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a 12-week home-based, short-bout combined aerobic and resistance exercise program on physical activity level and muscle strength among older adults with diabetes and probable sarcopenia.

Key Dates

First listed
Apr 13, 2026
Start date
Apr 1, 2026
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Sep 1, 2026
Completion
Jan 1, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
73 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION

Arms

  • Experimental: Short-Bout Combined Aerobic and Resistance Exercise
    Participants in the intervention arm will receive a 12-week home-based, short-bout combined aerobic and resistance exercise program in addition to usual community-based diabetes care. The program is designed according to the definition of short-bout accumulated exercise (SBAE), in which exercise is accumulated in multiple bouts of ≤10 minutes each, performed several times per day. Resistance training is performed 3 days per week with 3 bouts per day. Each bout consists of 2 exercises, with each exercise performed as 2 sets of 10 repetitions at moderate intensity. Aerobic training is performed 5 days per week with 3 bouts of 10 minutes each per day at moderate intensity.
  • No Intervention: Usual Community Diabetes Care
    Participants receive usual diabetes care as provided in community settings, including routine medical follow-up, standard health education, and diabetes management support from community health centers. No structured exercise program or additional intervention is provided. After the trial, control participants are sent the same exercise program materials as the intervention group, and they can voluntarily choose to access and view them.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Physical Activity Level [ Time Frame: Baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks ]

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