The Simplified Total-body Resistance Exercise for Muscular Hypertrophy for Diabetic Population (D-STORM)

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Conditions studied: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), Sarcopenia, Insulin Resistance

In brief

Type 2 diabetes is associated with progressive loss of muscle mass, which worsens blood sugar control and increases the risk of heart disease and disability. Resistance training (weight training) has been shown to build muscle and improve blood sugar levels, but most existing programmes use high intensities that are difficult for older or inactive people with diabetes to sustain. This study tests a new resistance training programme called D-STORM (Simplified Total-body Resistance Exercise for Muscular Hypertrophy for Diabetic Population), which uses a lower, more manageable training load designed to be safe, tolerable, and effective for adults with Type 2 diabetes who are not on insulin. Participants will be randomly assigned to either twice-weekly D-STORM training plus their usual diabetes care, or usual care alone, for 12 weeks. The main outcome measured is change in HbA1c (a blood test reflecting average blood sugar over 3 months). Body composition, walking capacity, blood pressure, heart rate, and quality of life will also be measured.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07664501

Run by

Universiti Teknologi Mara

People needed

56

Starts

2027-01-01

Expected to finish

2027-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-25

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Aged 18 to 65 years
• Confirmed diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
• HbA1c between 6.5% and 13.0%
• Not currently on insulin therapy
• Has a primary care provider

You may not qualify if…

• Age below 18 or above 65 years
• Blood pressure 160/100 mmHg or higher at screening
• HbA1c below 6.5% or above 13.0%
• Currently on insulin therapy
• Pregnant or planning to become pregnant within the next 6 months
• Serious medical conditions that would prevent safe participation in an exercise programme
• Any physical or functional limitation that would prevent participation in resistance training
• Underlying conditions that would not allow safe participation in the exercise intervention

Where it is running

• Hospital Sultan Al-Abdullah (HASA) — Kuala Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia

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