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Hypoglycemia Fear Affect Autonomic Function, Physical Activity, and Exercise Capacity in Type I Diabetes

Turkey (Türkiye)67 participantsStarted 2026-05-02

Plain-language summary

This cross-sectional study aims to investigate whether fear of hypoglycemia affects autonomic function, physical activity levels, and exercise capacity in children and adolescents with T1DM. The main question it aims to answer is: Does Fear of Hypoglycemia Affect Autonomic Function, Physical Activity, and Exercise Capacity in Children and Adolescents with Type I Diabetes? Participants will answer questionnaires about fear of Hypoglycemia and physical activity. Heart rate (HR), heart rate variability (HRV), blood pressure (BP), and peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO₂) will evaluate for autonomic function.

Who can participate

Age range10 Years – 18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * being aged 10-18 years, * having been diagnosed with T1DM at least one year ago, * having an HbA1c of ≤7% in the last three months, * being literate in Turkish, * voluntarily participating in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * visual, auditory or cognitive problems that would prevent participation, orthopaedic or neurological problems (e.g. walking or running difficulties) that would prevent participation, * BMI \<18.5 kg/m², any complications related to T1DM, * being in the insulin/sensor dose adjustment/adjustment phase or having a history of diabetic ketoacidosis in the last month.

What they're measuring

The University of Virginia Child/Teen Low Blood Sugar Survey (C-LBSS)

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07527676

SponsorOrdu University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-06-30

Contact for this trial

SEMİHA YENİŞEHİR, Assist. Prof. Dr

+90 (452) 226 52 00 ysehir.semiha8@gmail.com