RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07416799

Feasibility and Adherence to a Technology-assisted Home-based Strength Training Program in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Mild Cognitive Impairment

Sponsor

The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Mar 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This is a single-arm feasibility study employing a pre-post design with a 12-week intervention period. The study utilizes a telehealth-assisted home-based resistance exercise program, with a structured progression from supervised to unsupervised sessions over 12 weeks.

Eligibility

Min Age: 55 YearsMax Age: 80 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests whether a technology-assisted home strength training program is feasible and whether older adults with both type 2 diabetes and mild memory or thinking problems (mild cognitive impairment) will stick with it over time. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 55 to 80 years old - You have had type 2 diabetes for at least 5 years - You have been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MoCA score 18–25) - Your medications have been stable for a while **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have severe cognitive impairment or dementia - You have physical conditions preventing exercise - Your diabetes or cognitive status does not meet the criteria Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERProgressive Exercise Program (12 Weeks)

12-week exercise program with gradual transition from supervised to independent sessions. Participants complete 50-minute sessions, 3 times/week, including: Warm-up (10 min) Resistance training (35 min): upper arm exercises, wall push-ups, biceps curls, side bends, squats, glute bridges, hip abduction Cool-down (5 min) Supervision: Weeks 1-2: Mostly supervised Weeks 5-8: Mixed Weeks 9-12: Mostly unsupervised with Zoom/Teams support Weekly staff check-ins. Week 13: Repeat baseline tests, questionnaires, blood draw, DEXA scan, and structured interview.