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Diabetes MellitusNCT06658106

Effect of Thera-Band Elastic Band-Assisted Progressive Resistance Training on Physical Health in Diabetes Patients with Frailty Syndrome

A study testing Thera-Band Elastic Band-Assisted Progressive Resistance Training and Conventional Diabetes Management in people with Diabetes Mellitus, run by Zhejiang Rongjun Hospital at 1 site in China.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Goal: The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of Thera-Band elastic band-assisted progressive resistance training (PRT) in improving physical health and reducing frailty in older adults with diabetes mellitus (DM) complicated by frailty syndrome (FS). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 60 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Diabetes Mellitus
What is being tested?
Thera-Band Elastic Band-Assisted Progressive Resistance Training and Conventional Diabetes Management
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
96 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
1 Apr 2023to 1 Mar 2024
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 60 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM).
  • Fasting blood glucose level of less than 16.7 mmol/L.
  • Frailty score of 4 points or higher on the Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI).
  • Aged 60 years or older.
  • Muscle strength rated at level 4 or higher.
  • No participation in regular exercise in the past.

Who cannot join

  • Presence of serious heart conditions, such as severe heart failure or significant heart disease.
  • Loss of consciousness (e.g., being excessively sleepy or in a coma).
  • Diagnosis of severe Alzheimer's disease or other significant cognitive impairments.
  • Physical disabilities that would prevent participation in exercise.
  • Diagnosis of severe osteoporosis (weak bones).
  • Communication barriers that prevent understanding or cooperation with the study.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

China1 site
  • ZhejiangRongjun

    Jiaxing, Zhejiang

Other trials in China

About this study

Official title: Effect of Thera-Band Elastic Band-Assisted Progressive Resistance Training on Physical Health and Frailty Status in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Complicated by Frailty Syndrome: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Goal: The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of Thera-Band elastic band-assisted progressive resistance training (PRT) in improving physical health and reducing frailty in older adults with diabetes mellitus (DM) complicated by frailty syndrome (FS).

Main Questions:

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Does Thera-Band elastic band-assisted PRT lower blood glucose levels in patients with DM? Does Thera-Band elastic band-assisted PRT improve physical function, as measured by handgrip strength and gait speed, in patients with FS? If there is a comparison group: Researchers will compare the Thera-Band elastic band PRT group to the conventional treatment group to see if the PRT intervention leads to greater improvements in physical health and frailty status.

Participants will:

Undergo Thera-Band elastic band-assisted progressive resistance training for 12 weeks, attending sessions three times a week.

Complete assessments of their blood glucose levels and physical function before and after the intervention.

Provide feedback on their fatigue, psychological state, and any adverse reactions during the training period.

Read the detailed description

This clinical trial aims to assess the effects of Thera-Band elastic band-assisted progressive resistance training (PRT) on the physical health of patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) complicated by frailty syndrome (FS). The trial will involve 96 participants aged 60 years and older, diagnosed with type 2 DM and identified as frail based on the Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI).

Participants will be randomly assigned to either the research group, receiving Thera-Band PRT, or a control group receiving conventional diabetes management. The PRT sessions will occur three times a week for 12 weeks, focusing on strength training exercises targeting major muscle groups using elastic bands of varying resistance. Training sessions will include upper and lower body exercises, ensuring participants work at 60%-80% of their maximum heart rate.

Primary outcomes will include changes in fasting blood glucose levels, handgrip strength (HS), and usual gait speed (UGS), assessed before and after the intervention. The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) will evaluate overall physical function, while the FRAIL scale will assess frailty status. Psychological assessments will be conducted using the Geriatric Depression Scale-15 (GDS-15) and the Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS) to measure mental well-being.

Adverse events, such as injuries or discomfort during training, will be monitored throughout the study to ensure participant safety. This trial will contribute valuable clinical evidence regarding the effectiveness of elastic band-assisted PRT in enhancing physical health and reducing frailty in older adults with diabetes, ultimately informing best practices for managing this vulnerable patient population.

Being tested
Thera-Band Elastic Band-Assisted Progressive Resistance Training, Conventional Diabetes Management
Keywords
Diabetes Mellitus, Frailty Syndrome, Progressive Resistance Training, Thera-Band Elastic Band
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Frailty

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Thera-Band Elastic Band-Assisted Progressive Resistance TrainingBehavioural

    Thera-Band Elastic Band-Assisted Progressive Resistance Training: This intervention involves a structured exercise program using Thera-Band elastic bands for resistance training, conducted three times a week for 12 weeks. Each session lasts approximately 50 minutes and includes exercises targeting major muscle groups, such as upper arms, shoulders, chest, lumbar, and lower limbs. Participants will perform each exercise for 8-12 repetitions in 2-3 sets with 1-minute intervals, aiming for an intensity of 60%-80% of their maximum heart rate. The program is designed to improve strength, balance, and overall physical function, thereby reducing frailty in older adults with diabetes.

  • Conventional Diabetes ManagementBehavioural

    Conventional Diabetes Management: Participants in this arm will receive standard care for diabetes management, which includes health education covering diet, medication adherence, exercise recommendations, and routine health monitoring. This arm serves as a comparator to assess the effectiveness of the progressive resistance training intervention.

Study groups in NCT06658106
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Thera-Band Elastic Band-Assisted Progressive Resistance Training GroupExperimentalIn the Thera-Band Elastic Band-Assisted Progressive Resistance Training Group, participants will engage in a structured exercise program utilizing Thera-Band elastic bands for resistance training. The intervention will occur three times a week for 12 weeks, with each session lasting approximately 50 minutes. Exercises will target major muscle groups, including upper and lower limbs, and will be designed to improve strength, balance, and overall physical function. Participants will be instructed to exercise at 60%-80% of their maximum heart rate to ensure an effective training intensity. The program aims to enhance physical health, reduce frailty, and improve quality of life for older adults with diabetes mellitus and frailty syndrome. Participants will receive guidance from trained exercise instructors and will be monitored for any adverse reactions during the training sessions.
Receives: Behavioral: Thera-Band Elastic Band-Assisted Progressive Resistance Training; Behavioral: Conventional Diabetes Management
Conventional Diabetes Management GroupActive comparatorIn the Conventional Diabetes Management Group, participants will receive standard care for diabetes management, which includes basic health education and guidance on diet, exercise, medication adherence, and daily care practices. This group will not engage in the Thera-Band exercise program but will continue their usual activities and follow-up care as prescribed by their healthcare providers. The aim of this arm is to provide a comparison to the experimental group regarding the effectiveness of the elastic band-assisted progressive resistance training on physical health and frailty outcomes. Participants will be monitored for their blood glucose levels and overall health status throughout the study period, and any changes in their condition will be documented.
Receives: Behavioral: Conventional Diabetes Management

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Handgrip Strength

    Measured using an electronic hand muscle developer to assess muscle strength and physical function at baseline and after the 12-week intervention period.

    Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks.

  2. Usual Gait Speed

    Assessed using the 6-minute walk test to evaluate mobility and physical performance before and after the intervention.

    Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks.

Secondary outcomes (8)
  1. Short Physical Performance Battery

    Evaluated at baseline and after 12 weeks to measure balance, walking ability, and sit-to-stand performance. Scores range from 0 to 12, with higher scores indicating better physical performance.

    Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks.

  2. Fasting Blood Glucose

    Measured to assess glycemic control before and after treatment.

    Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks.

  3. 2-Hour Postprandial Blood Glucose

    Evaluated to further understand blood glucose management following meals.

    Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks.

  4. Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c)

    Measured to assess long-term glycemic control.

    Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks.

  5. FRAIL Scale

    Used to evaluate frailty status before and after the intervention, with scores indicating robustness, pre-frailty, or frailty.The FRAIL scale scores range from 0 to 5, with higher scores indicating greater frailty.

    Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks.

  6. Rating of Perceived Exertion

    Assessed to gauge participants' subjective fatigue and exertion levels during training sessions.

    Measured: Assessed after each training session, three times per week, throughout the 12-week treatment period.

  7. Geriatric Depression Scale-15

    Measured to evaluate participants' psychological state and levels of depression before and after the intervention.The GDS-15 score ranges from 0 to 15, with higher scores indicating worse depressive symptoms.

    Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks.

  8. Diabetes Distress Scale

    Used to assess participants' distress related to diabetes management before and after treatment.Scores range from 1 to 6, with higher scores indicating greater distress related to diabetes.

    Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted26 Oct 2024
  2. Study start1 Apr 2023
  3. Primary completion1 Mar 2024
  4. Study completion1 Mar 2024

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
This clinical trial will utilize a parallel study design, wherein participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: the research group receiving Thera-Band elastic band-assisted progressive resistance training (PRT) and the control group receiving conventional diabetes management. Each group will be treated independently throughout the study duration of 12 weeks. The outcomes of interest will be assessed at baseline and after the intervention period to determine the effectiveness of the exercise program in improving physical health and reducing frailty in older adults with diabetes mellitus. This design allows for a direct comparison between the intervention and control groups, providing robust data on the efficacy of the Thera-Band PRT approach.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
96 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06658106
Sponsor's protocol ID
2023 LSY No. (8)
Status last verified
Oct 2024
First submitted
21 Oct 2024
Last updated
26 Oct 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: There is a plan to share individual participant data (IPD) collected in this study, specifically including all relevant data sets that underpin the published results. This will encompass demographic information, clinical assessments, treatment responses, and outcome measures related to blood glucose levels, handgrip strength, gait speed, and psychological evaluations. The data will be de-identified to ensure participant confidentiality and will be made available to qualified researchers upon request after the study's completion. Sharing these data aims to promote transparency, facilitate further research, and enhance the understanding of the effects of Thera-Band elastic band-assisted progressive resistance-exercise training on patients with diabetes mellitus and frailty syndrome. Access will be subject to ethical review and data sharing agreements to protect participant privacy.

Publications

  • Ye M, Zhu Q, Yang H, Zhang L, Cai X. Effect of thera-band resistance training on diabetic patients with frailty syndrome. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2025 Sep 29;17(1):284. doi: 10.1186/s13102-025-01350-9.

    PubMed 41024136

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Thera-Band Elastic Band-Assisted Progressive Resistance Training and Conventional Diabetes Management in people with Diabetes Mellitus, run by Zhejiang Rongjun Hospital at 1 site in China.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Oct 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Handgrip Strength (time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks.). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06658106, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 26 Oct 2024.

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