Effects of Nordic Walking and Exercise on Glucose Metabolism in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Controlled Trial

PHASE2CompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

68

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

February 28, 2005

Primary Completion Date

October 31, 2006

Study Completion Date

December 31, 2007

Conditions
Type 2 DiabetesExercise
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

Exercise on Prescription

The physical training consisted of both aerobic and strength training and took place in supervised groups.

BEHAVIORAL

Nordic Walking

Nordic Walking is a fitness type of walking; incorporating the use of specially designed walking sticks. Nordic Walking focuses on aerobic training where the additional activity of the arms increases a person's oxygen uptake and energy expenditure.

Trial Locations (1)

6700

Department of Endocrinology, Hospital of Southwest Denmark, Esbjerg

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

University of Southern Denmark

OTHER

lead

Esbjerg Hospital - University Hospital of Southern Denmark

OTHER

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