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Comparative Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training and Continuous Endurance Training Among Prediabetic Patients

Comparative Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training and Continuous Endurance Training on Glycemic Control, BMI, Vo₂ Max, Pulmonary Function, and Physical Activity Among Prediabetic Patients

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07713030
Enrollment
80
Registered
2026-07-20
Start date
2026-05-01
Completion date
2026-08-01
Last updated
2026-07-20

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Conditions

PreDiabetes, Pre Diabetes, Prediabetic State

Keywords

BMI, vo2 Max, glycemic control, Physical Activity, High-Intensity Interval Training

Brief summary

Prediabetics is a condition where blood sugar levels are normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. This phase offers a crucial point for timely intervention to delay or prevent type 2 diabetes. The objective of the study will be to find the effects of high intensity interval and continuous endurance training on glycemic control, BMI, Vo2 Max, pulmonary function and physical activity among prediabetic patients. Study design will be randomized control trial. Total 80 participants will be enrolled in study. The data will be collected from faculty of Riphah International University, Lahore. The study will be completed within 8 months after approval of synopsis. A simple random sampling will be used to assign the groups; group A and group B. Group A will be assigned high intensity interval training and group B will be assigned to continuous training.

Detailed description

Prediabetics is a condition where blood sugar levels are normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. This phase offers a crucial point for timely intervention to delay or prevent type 2 diabetes. The objective of the study will be to find the effects of high intensity interval and continuous endurance training on glycemic control, BMI, Vo2 Max, pulmonary function and physical activity among prediabetic patients. Study design will be randomized control trial. Total 80 participants will be enrolled in study. The data will be collected from faculty of Riphah International University, Lahore. The study will be completed within 8 months after approval of synopsis. A simple random sampling will be used to assign the groups: group A and group B. Group A will be assigned high intensity interval training, and group B will be assigned to continuous training. Both interventions will be conducted over a 12-week period, with pre- and post-intervention assessments. Each exercise session constitutes a 5-minute warm up and finished with a 5-minute cool-down. Participants aged between 35 to 54 years with sedentary lifestyle, Stable medical condition, and stable body weight with changes less 3kg in the past 6 months will be included in this study. The study will exclude individuals with uncontrolled hypertension, history of heart disease, myocardial infarction and stroke and diagnosed type 2 diabetes, use of specific medications, severe obesity, high fasting blood glucose, previous history of respiratory problems, and smoking. Primary outcomes include changes in fasting blood glucose, HbA1c levels, and insulin sensitivity. Pre and post values of glucose level and FEV1, FVC and FEV1/FVC will be calculated. Secondary outcomes will assess BMI, VO₂ max through graded exercise testing, pulmonary function using spirometry, and physical activity levels measured by validated questionnaire of short form of IPAQ-SF. Data will be analysed using SPSS 24 and Shapiro wilks test will be applied to assess the normality of data. After assesing the normality of data paired sample/independent t test/ANOVA test will be applied to find which technique will be more beneficial for prediabetic patients.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALHigh-Intensity Interval Training

5 minutes warm up including walk * 30s fast stairs climbing * 60s slow walk down * Repeat 5 to 6 rounds * 5 minute stretching or slow walk (cool down)

5 to 10 minute walking (warm up ) * 25 to 30minutes at 60 to 70 %continuous training * Continuous walk for 15 to 20 minutes. * 5 to 10 minutes stretching (cool down)

Sponsors

Riphah International University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
35 Years to 54 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Sedentary lifestyle (Individuals reporting minimal structured physical activity e.g., \<30 minutes of exercise per week) . * Stable Medical Condition (No history of significant cardiovascular events, uncontrolled hypertension, or other major comorbidities). * Stable Body Weight (Stable body weight with changes less than 3 kg in the past 6 months).

Exclusion criteria

* uncontrolled hypertension * history of heart disease * myocardial infarction * stroke * Use of Specific Medications (Current use of insulin or other medications affecting glucose metabolism or exercise response) * Severe Obesity (Individuals with a BMI ≥ 40 kg/m) * High fasting blood glucose (Fasting blood glucose of \>100mg.dl-1) * Previous history of respiratory problems * Smoking

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
fasting blood glucose12 weeksParticipants were instructed to fast overnight for 8 to 12 hours. FBG was measured using an automated glucose analyzer
Forced Vital Capacity12 weeksSpirometry using devices like a digital spirometry will be used. Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) will be measured in liters (L) using spirometry. FVC represents the maximum volume of air that can be forcefully exhaled after a maximal inspiration.
Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second12 weeksForced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV₁) will be measured in liters (L) using spirometry. FEV₁ represents the volume of air exhaled during the first second of a forced expiratory maneuver.
FEV₁/FVC ratio12 weeksThe FEV₁/FVC ratio will be expressed as a percentage (%) and calculated from spirometric measurements to assess the degree of airflow limitation.
HbA1c12 weeksHbA1c was assesed through high performance liquid chromatography

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Body mass index (BMI)12 weeksParticipants weight was measured using a calibrated digital scale with minimal clothing and no shoes height was measured using a wall mounted stadiometer with participants standing upright
IPAQ (short form) questionnaire12 weeksInternational physical activity questionnaire is applicable for survey among 18 to 65 years to Assess the level of physical activity along different countries. It is developed in 2 Versions; first is long version (27 items), and the second is the short version (7 items). We will use IPAQ short version which consists of job, transport, domestic, and leisure time physical activity domains. Moderate and high-intensity walking and sitting time activities are addressed in this questionnaire
Maximal Oxygen Uptake (VO₂max)12 weeksIn this research VO2 Max will be measured through a submaximal 6 mint walk test

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

CONTACTMuhammad Iqbal Tariq, Phd
iqbal.tariq@riphah.edu.pk333826752
CONTACTMisdaq Batool, MS PT
misdaaqbatool@yahoo.com.ph03466584498
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORArjumand Bano, MS

Riphah International University

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Jul 21, 2026