Plain-English translation of NCT05987410 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether Nordic walking — a form of exercise using special walking poles — can help people with type 2 diabetes and recent heart problems improve their heart health and lose weight. Participants will either do Nordic walking for 3 months with an instructor, do standard rehabilitation exercises, or receive general heart health advice with unsupervised home exercise. Researchers will track heart function, safety, and how many people stick with the program over 6 to 12 months.
Many people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease struggle to exercise safely and effectively while protecting their joints. This study exists to see if Nordic walking — which burns more calories than regular walking while being gentler on joints and engaging more of the body — might be a better option for this group.
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If you join this study, you will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: Nordic walking with an instructor (3 months), standard rehabilitation exercises (3 months), or general heart health advice with home exercise on your own. Your group will meet for sessions, and researchers will check your heart function, weight, fitness, and overall progress at 6 months and 12 months after the program starts. The study lasts about a year total.
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