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

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Conditions studied: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07527676

Run by

Ordu University

People needed

67

Starts

2026-05-02

Expected to finish

2026-07-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-14

Who can join

Age: 10 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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.

You may not qualify if…

• 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.

Where it is running

• Ordu University Training and Research Hospital — Ordu, Cumhuriyet, Turkey (Türkiye)

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