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ArticlePilot and feasibility studies2019

Electrically assisted cycling for individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus: protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial.

Jessica E Bourne, Angie Page, Sam Leary, Robert C Andrews, Clare England, Ashley R Cooper

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Article in Pilot and feasibility studies, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Jessica E Bourne1Centre for Exercise, Nutrition and Health Sciences, School of Policy Studies, University of Bristol, 8 Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TZ UK.ORCID 0000-0002-8213-5376
Angie Page1Centre for Exercise, Nutrition and Health Sciences, School of Policy Studies, University of Bristol, 8 Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TZ UK.
Sam Leary2NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.
Robert C Andrews3Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Medical Research, University of Exeter Medical School, RILD Level 3, Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 5DW UK.
Clare England1Centre for Exercise, Nutrition and Health Sciences, School of Policy Studies, University of Bristol, 8 Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TZ UK.
Ashley R Cooper1Centre for Exercise, Nutrition and Health Sciences, School of Policy Studies, University of Bristol, 8 Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TZ UK.
University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust · GBUniversity of Exeter · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe global incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasing. Given the many complications associated with T2DM, effective management of the disease is crucial. Physical activity is considered to be a key component of T2DM management. However, people with T2DM are generally less physically active than individuals without T2DM and adherence to physical activity is often poor following completion of lifestyle interventions. As such, developing interventions that foster sustainable physical activity is of high priority. Electrically assisted bicycles (e-bikes) have been highlighted as a potential strategy for promoting physical activity in this population. E-bikes provide electrical assistance to the rider only when pedalling and could overcome commonly reported barriers to regular cycling. This paper describes the protocol of the

methodsA parallel-group two-arm randomized waitlist-controlled pilot trial will be conducted. Forty individuals with T2DM will be randomly assigned, in a 1:1 allocation ratio, to an e-cycling intervention or waitlist control. Recruitment and screening will close once 20 participants have been randomized to each study arm. The intervention will involve e-bike training with a certified cycle instructor and provision of an e-bike for 12 weeks. Data will be collected at baseline, during the intervention and immediately post-intervention using both quantitative and qualitative methods. In this trial, the primary interests are determination of effective recruitment strategies, recruitment and consent rates, adherence and retention and delivery and receipt of the intervention. The potential impact of the intervention on a range of clinical, physiological and behaviour outcomes will be assessed to examine intervention promise. Data analyses will be descriptive. DISCUSSION: This paper describes the protocol for the

trial registrationISRCTN, ISRCTN67421464. Registered 03/01/2019.

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Electrically assisted cyclingInterventionPhysical activityType 2 diabetes mellitus

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