Effects of Physical Training on Heart Rate Variability and Exercise Capacity in Diabetes With Autonomic Neuropathy

National Taiwan University Hospital

Overview

This study aimed to investigate effects of physical training on exercise capacity and changes of heart rate variability (HRV) at rest, during exercise, and post-exercise in the patient with diabetes with autonomic neuropathy (DAN).

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Masking

NONE

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus

Interventions

exercise trainingOTHER

The exercise group took supervised aerobic training twice per week at hospital and thrice per week at home for eight weeks at the intensity of 60-70% VO2peak

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 20 YearsMax age: 65 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * aged under 65 years old * receiving regular treatment * HbA1c \< 8.0 * decreased HR response in deep breathing maneuver Exclusion Criteria: * heart disease * neuro-musculo-skeletal diseases * taking any medication that may affect HRV (such as α or β-blockers)

Locations (1)

National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

heart rate variability

Time frame: 8 weeks

exercise capacity

Time frame: 8 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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