RecruitingNCT06069258

Movement Behaviours Among Bahraini Diabetics

Movement Behaviours Among Bahraini Type 2 Diabetic Adults: a Cross-sectional Study

Sponsor

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Medical University of Bahrain

Enrollment

340 participants

Start Date

Apr 24, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

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

Min Age: 20 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study looks at how movement and physical activity affect blood sugar control in adults in Bahrain who have type 2 diabetes. Researchers want to understand how sitting less and moving more can help manage diabetes. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 20 and 75 years old - You are a Bahraini adult (any ethnicity, men and women welcome) - You have type 2 diabetes with reasonably controlled blood sugar (HbA1c below 9 on medication) - Your blood pressure is below 160/100 mmHg - Your fasting triglyceride level is below 600 mg **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have type 1 diabetes - You take insulin - You are pregnant - You are unable to stand or walk due to a medical condition - You are currently in another study about reducing sitting or increasing physical activity - You cannot read Arabic or English - Your blood sugar (HbA1c) is above 9% Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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