Impact of Obesity on Fitness in Type 1 Diabetes

Impact of Obesity on Microvascular Insulin Action and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Type 1 Diabetes

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Type 1 Diabetes Overweight
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
21 – 50
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
60 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Virginia · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults aged 21 to 50 with type 1 diabetes and varying weight. Participants will undergo a High Intensity Interval Training program to study how obesity affects fitness and insulin action.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 21 and 50 years old.
  • I have type 1 diabetes for at least 5 years.
  • My HbA1c level is 8.5% or lower.
  • My body mass index (BMI) is between 19 and 27 kg/m2 or 30 and 40 kg/m2.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a disease other than type 1 diabetes or obesity.
  • I have had diabetes complications.
  • I have had diabetic ketoacidosis in the last 24 months.
  • I do not know when I have low blood sugar.
  • I have recently exercised a lot.
  • I smoke or quit smoking less than 5 years ago.
  • I currently take certain heart medications.
  • I am pregnant or nursing.

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 purpose of this study is: * To see if insulin resistance (how sensitive your muscle tissue is to insulin) is associated with lower cardio fitness in people with Type 1 diabetes compared to healthy controls, before and after a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) exercise program. * To see if being overweight and having Type 1 diabetes is associated with lower cardio fitness compared to ove…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * • Male or female ≥21 and ≤50 years old * For persons with T1D: Disease duration ≥ 5 years and HbA1c ≤ 8.5% on multiple daily insulin injection or insulin pump * Body mass index: ≥19 and ≤27 kg/m2 for control and T1D, ≥30 and ≤40 kg/m2 (27.5 to 37.5 for Asian Americans) fo…
Contacts

Lee Hartline, MEd

434-924-5247

lmh9d@virginia.edu

CONTACT

Zhenqi Liu, MD

zl3e@UVAhealth.org

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