Plain-English translation of NCT07693296 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 compares two types of walking exercise for people with type 2 diabetes: walking downhill versus walking on flat ground. Both programs last 8 weeks and are done on a treadmill under supervision. The study wants to see which approach better improves your fitness, muscle strength, and how your heart responds to exercise.
Exercise is important for managing type 2 diabetes, but doctors want to find the most effective way to help patients improve their fitness and heart health. This trial explores whether the added challenge of downhill walking might provide better results than regular level walking.
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You will visit a supervised exercise center twice a week for 8 weeks to do treadmill walking with a physical therapist. You'll also do one homework walk per week at the same distance you covered during your supervised session. At the start and end of the program, you'll complete walking tests to measure your fitness and heart response. Your walking speed will be customized based on a test done at the beginning and gradually increased throughout the 8 weeks.
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