Movement Behaviours Among Bahraini Diabetics
Movement Behaviours Among Bahraini Type 2 Diabetic Adults: a Cross-sectional Study
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Medical University of Bahrain
340 participants
Apr 24, 2024
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This observational study aims to measure movement behaviours and explore factors influencing these among Bahraini patients with type 2 diabetes. The main objectives are: (i) Measure free-living physical activity and sedentary behaviour with an accelerometer device (ii) Examine associations between movement behaviours and anthropometric and diabetes-related biochemical/clinical parameters (iii) Examine associations between movement behaviours and psychological and environmental determinants that influence movement behaviours (iv) Assess the feasibility and acceptability of the physical activity assessment tools as part of routine clinical practice with clinicians and diabetic patients Participants will be invited to wear an accelerometer device for seven days.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria6
- Sex: Men and women are eligible.
- Age: Individuals aged 20-75 years old are eligible.
- Ethnicity: Bahraini adults of all ethnic groups are eligible for the study.
- Type 2 diabetes and glycaemic control: Individuals with controlled type 2 diabetes (i.e. HbA1c \<9 on medication) based on the medical record of each patient's last visit to the health centre for routine follow-up will be eligible if within the last four months. Otherwise, these measurements will be ordered at the first visit to confirm eligibility.
- Blood pressure: Individuals whose blood pressure is under moderate control will be eligible - specifically, treated or untreated resting systolic/diastolic pressure \< 160/100 mmHg.
- Lipid control: Individuals with fasting triglyceride concentration \< 600 mg are eligible.
Exclusion Criteria8
- HbA1c \>9%
- Type 1 diabetes
- Taking insulin
- Pregnancy
- Non-ambulant or severely incapacitated with any medical condition(s) reducing ability to stand or mobilize.
- Currently participating in a study to reduce sedentary behaviour or increase physical activity
- Language. Inability to read and understand Arabic or English language.
- Inability to give informed consent.
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NCT06069258