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Effects of Telerehabilitative Aerobic and Relaxation Exercises Patients With Type 2 Diabetes With and Without COVID-19

Effects of Telerehabilitation Programs Including Aerobic Exercise and Relaxation Training in Patients With Type-2 Diabetes With and Without COVID-19

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05411458
Enrollment
30
Registered
2022-06-09
Start date
2021-11-15
Completion date
2022-11-15
Last updated
2026-08-21

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Conditions

COVID-19, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Keywords

COVID-19, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, relaxation exercises, aerobic exercise, Hb A1c, Anxiety, Stress

Brief summary

Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) disease, like other chronic diseases, is a group of diseases that are adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.This study was planned to examine the effect of COVID-19 disease on patients with Type-2 DM and to investigate the effects of progressive relaxation exercises to be given as tele-rehabilitative on stress, anxiety and blood glucose levels and HbA1c value.

Detailed description

30 Type-2 DM patients whose diabetes examinations and treatments were performed by an internist in the internal medicine outpatient clinic of Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital will be included in the study. (study group: 15 cases who had COVID-19 at least three months ago and control group: 15 cases who did not have COVID-19) Physical characteristics such as age (year), gender, body weight (kg), height (cm), body mass index (kg/m2) and sociodemographic characteristics of the cases were questioned. Evaluated by anthropometric measurements (waist and hip circumference (cm) and waist and body composition measurement (Xiaomi MI scale 2). Diabetes knowledge levels were determined by the Diabetes Knowledge Test (DKT2), physical activity levels were determined by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short form (IPAQ-short form), and sleep quality was determined by the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PUKI). Blood values such as fasting blood glucose (mg/dl), Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) (%) of the cases were measured, and the patient was taught to measure the heart rate (beats/minute) in a radial way. Functional capacity levels were determined by the 6-minute walking test (6MWT), lower extremity muscle strength by the Five-Time Sitting Stand Up Test (FTSST), stress levels by the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and anxiety levels by Spielberg's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S and T). ) were evaluated with Quality of life was measured with the Short Form-12 (SF-12) and Diabetes-Specific Quality of Life Scale (DQOL). All evaluations were made face to face with all cases in both groups at the beginning of the study. Then, the same exercise training was applied to the patients in both groups as rehabilitative, in a crossover design, in a random order determined by the lottery for a total of 12 weeks. 12-week treatment program A - 6 weeks of Aerobic exercise (AE) (outdoor walking program) B - 6 week program - Jacobson Progressive Relaxation Exercises (JIGE) (performed by patients at home) were administered in addition to aerobic exercise (AE) (outdoor walking program). The exercise program is 30-45 minutes and the applications are done every other day and 3 days a week. Patients recorded their Heart Rate (beats/minute) before and after each administration. The Five Times Standing Test (FTSST) and STAI-S were performed at 6 weeks following treatment (at treatment changes). At the end of the treatment, that is, at the 12th week; 6 DYT and Five Time Sit to Stand Test (FTSST) and IPAQ-short form, SF-12 and DQOL, PSS, STAI-S and T, PUKI scales were re-evaluated. The efficacy of treatments will be compared within and between groups using appropriate statistical methods.

Interventions

OTHERAerobic and Relaxation Exercises

12-week treatment program; A - 6 weeks of aerobic exercise (AE) (outdoor walking program) 6 week program B - Jacobson Progressive Relaxation Exercises (JIGE) (done by patients at home). The 6-week B program (JIGE) was applied in addition to the aerobic exercise (AE) program. Aerobic exercise (AE) program:The aerobic training program was applied as walking for 40 minutes in the open air. The Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) Borg Scale (6-20) was used to determine the walking pace, and they were asked to walk according to the light (11-12) level according to the Borg scale. An exercise program is 30-45 minutes, and the applications are done every other day and 3 days a week.The treatment programs started with the evaluation of the cases by the physiotherapist and are followed up using the Telerehabilitation method. At the beginning of each week, the patients were called and checked, and their exercise treatments were completed at the end of 12 weeks.

Sponsors

Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Masking description

An experimental study with a randomized controlled crossover design

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1.Volunteer patients diagnosed with Type-2 DM by a specialist 2.18 to 65 years of age 3.To have control of comorbid diseases in the last 3 months 4.Not having any condition that prevents exercise 5.Voluntarily exercising three days a week Study group cases (for cases who have had Covid-19 Disease) in addition to the above-mentioned criteria; 1. Having had COVID-19 at least 1 time in the last 3 months 2. Having had COVID-19 at least 1 time in the last 3 months and survived the symptoms of the disease without mechanical ventilator support -

Exclusion criteria

1. Having additional complications such as diabetic neuropathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy 2. Having a health problem (orthopedic, neurological, internal and cardiorespiratory) that prevents standing up / walking 3. no internet connection 4. malignancy, acute inflammation, intestinal tumor 5. Having cognitive impairment, vision and hearing loss that may interfere with working -

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
HbA1cChange from Baseline in HbA1c at 12 weeksHbA1c test, also known as the haemoglobin A1c or glycated haemoglobin test, is an important blood test that gives a good indication of how well your diabetes is being controlled
Fasting blood sugarChange from Baseline in fasting blood sugar at 12 weeksExpected values as a result of fasting blood glucose measurement range from 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L) to 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L).
Exercise capacityChange from Baseline in 6 DMW at 12 weeksThe 6-min walk (6MW) test is commonly used to assess exercise capacity in patients and to track functional change resulting from disease progression or therapeutic intervention.
anxietyChange from Baseline in STAI-S and T at 6 and 12 weeksSpielberg State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S and T) was used to assess anxiety. The total score obtained from the scale varies between 20-80. A high score indicates a high level of anxiety.
Lower limb StrengthChange from Baseline in FTSST at 6 and 12 weeksThe Five Time Sit to Stand Test (FTSST) is used to measure a patient's functional mobility and muscle strength of their lower extremities.
Physical ActivityChange from Baseline in IPAQ at 12 weeksThe International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) is a frequently used instrument for the evaluation of physical activity (PA). It was developed in order to assess physical activity in adults aged 18-65 years
StressChange from Baseline in PSS at 12 weeksThe Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is the most widely used psychological instrument for measuring the perception of stress. It is a measure of the degree to which situations in one's life are appraised as stressful.
Heart ratesChange from Baseline in heart rates at 12 weeksHeart rates(beats/min) were measured before and after treatments. Measurements were made by the method of measuring the individual's own heart rate from the radial artery. Normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Sleep qualityChange from Baseline in PSQI at 12 weeksPetersburg sleep quality index (PSQI), PSQI is a eighteen item scale.The total scores range is 0-21. A higher score indicates a worse sleep quality.
Health Related Quality of LifeChange from Baseline in SF-12 at 12 weeksThe SF-12 is a self-reported outcome measure assessing the impact of health on an individual's everyday life. It is often used as a quality of life measure.

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Contacts

STUDY_DIRECTORMehmet G KARAKAYA, Prof, PT

Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Aug 22, 2026