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Trial reportBMC public health2018

Study protocol: a randomised controlled trial of supervised resistance training versus aerobic training in Sri Lankan adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: SL-DART study.

C Ranasinghe, A P Hills, G R Constantine, G Finlayson, P Katulanda, N A King

Open access · goldAbstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in BMC public health, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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6 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.

C RanasingheSchool of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences & Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia. dc.ranasinghe@hdr.qut.edu.au.
A P HillsCollege of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia.
G R ConstantineDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
G FinlaysonSchool of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine and Health University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
P KatulandaDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
N A KingSchool of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences & Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia.
Queensland University of Technology · AUUniversity of Colombo · LKUniversity of Leeds · GBUniversity of Tasmania · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is rising globally. T2DM is particularly problematic in South Asia with an estimated 10-15% of Sri Lankans diagnosed with the disease. Exercise is known to improve blood glucose, lipid profiles, blood pressure and adiposity, key goals in the management of T2DM. However, much of the evidence to date has been gained from white Caucasians who have a different body composition and disease profile compared to South Asians. Similarly, the recreational exercise culture is new to Sri Lankans and the effects of exercise on T2DM has not been studied in this population.

methodsThe Sri Lanka Diabetes Aerobic and Resistance Training (SL-DART) Study will be comprised of 2 components. Component 1 is a 12-week randomized controlled trial (RCT) to compare the effects of a supervised progressive resistance exercise program (RT) and aerobic exercise program (AT) with standard treatment/control (CN). Sedentary Sri Lankan adults with T2DM (aged 35-65 years) and with no contraindications to exercise will be randomized into one of 3 groups (AT, RT, CN). Exercise sessions will be conducted 2 days/week for 3 months. Baseline and post-intervention biochemical (glycemic control, lipid and liver profiles, inflammatory markers), anthropometric (height, weight, body circumferences), body composition, physical fitness, food preference (liking and wanting food) and quality of life parameters will be measured and compared between groups. Component 2 will be a qualitative study conducted immediately post-intervention via in-depth interviews to assess the barriers and facilitators for adherence to each exercise program. DISCUSSION: SL-DART Study represents one of the first adequately powered methodologically sound RCTs conducted in South Asia to assess the effects of resistance and aerobic exercise in participants with T2DM. Triangulation of quantitative and qualitative outcomes will enable the design of a culturally appropriate therapeutic physical activity intervention for Sri Lankans with T2DM, and the initiation of a professionally driven and specialized clinical exercise prescription service.

trial registrationSri Lanka Clinical Trials Registry; SLCTR/2016/017 . Date registered 17.06.2016. Universal trial number U1111-1181-7561.

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ExerciseResistance TrainingAdultAgedClinical ProtocolsDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2FemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSri LankaTreatment OutcomeAdherenceAerobicDiabetesExercisePhysical activityProgressive exerciseRandomized controlled trialResistanceType 2 diabetes mellitus

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PMID29368598
PMCPMC5784545
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