Muscle Health During Bed Rest for Adults with Diabetes

The Role of Type 2 Diabetes on Skeletal Muscle Atrophy and Recovery Following Bed Rest in Older Adults

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Type 2 Diabetes Muscle Atrophy Aging Sedentary Behavior Pre-diabetes
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
60 – 80
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
50 (estimated)
Sponsor
AdventHealth Translational Research Institute · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults aged 60 to 80 with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Participants will help researchers understand how these conditions affect muscle loss and recovery after bed rest.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must be taking MetforminDPP-4 inhibitorsSulfonylureas
Rules you out Type 1 diabetesSevere heart diseaseSevere liver disease

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 60 and 80 years old.
  • I have pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes.
  • I am not currently taking insulin.
  • I have a normal kidney function.
  • I am not a smoker.
  • I am willing to follow the study protocol.
  • I have signed an informed consent form.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have type 1 diabetes.
  • I have a BMI over 40.
  • I am actively trying to lose weight.
  • I have a recent history of major trauma.
  • I have had a recent cardiovascular event.
  • I cannot stop taking certain medications before the trial.
  • I have a history of gastrointestinal issues.
  • I cannot abstain from alcohol during the study.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The goal of this study is to determine the impact of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes on muscle atrophy during a period of bed rest and recovery of muscle mass, strength, and physical function following bed rest.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria 1. Participant must be male or female between the ages of 60 and 80 years of age. 2. Participant has pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes and is only taking DPP-4 inhibitors, Sulfonylureas and/or Metformin therapy (but not Insulin, injectable incretin mimeticsSGL2 inhibitors, and Thia…
Contacts

Recruitment Department

407-303-7100

tri@flhosp.org

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