High Intensity Interval Versus Focused Ultrasound on Insulin Resistance in Diabetics With Abdomin… (NCT06376955) | Clinical Trial Compass
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High Intensity Interval Versus Focused Ultrasound on Insulin Resistance in Diabetics With Abdominal Obesity
40 participantsStarted 2024-05-08
Plain-language summary
Obesity and diabetes share a common insulin resistance pathway and contribute to chronic hyperglycemia. Both high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE) and focused ultrasound (FUS) have been explored in the context of managing insulin resistance in diabetic individuals with abdominal obesity, though they operate through different mechanisms and have different implications.
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years – 35 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
They will be recruited from El\_shinnawy physical therapy Centre.
* All are suffering from abdominal obesity
* Their age between 25-35 years old
* Their body mass index more than 30 kg/m2,
* Their waist circumference ranged from 88 cm
* The fat thickness at the treatment area was at least 2.5 cm
Exclusion Criteria:
* Females having any skin diseases in the abdomen.
* Female suffering from any physical or mental disorders.
* Females suffering from abdominal scars or hernia
* Females didn´t take any medication that might affect their weight all over the study period.
* Females complaining from any cardiovascular disorders.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Body mass index
Timeframe: Before starting the study and after 4 months of treatment
2
Waist circumference
Timeframe: Before starting the study and after 4 months of treatment
3
Skin fold
Timeframe: Before starting the study and after 4 months of treatment
4
Value of HbA1c and HOMA-IR hormone
Timeframe: Before starting the study and after 4 months of treatment