Resistance Training on Depression and Quality of Life in Type 1 Diabetic Women

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Resistance exercises: The program will include seven exercises targeting major muscle groups: chest press, triceps extension, and shoulder front raise for the upper limbs; back extensions and abdominal crunches for the trunk; and leg press, leg curl, and calf raise for the lower limbs.

Breathing exercises: The procedure will be first demonstrated and explained to each woman prior to the first session. Starting from a crook-lying position, participants will be guided to inhale through the nose for a count of four, hold their breath for another four counts, exhale slowly through the mouth over four counts, and then pause for an additional four counts before repeating the cycle.

Study summary

Find out the effects of resistance training on depression, sleep quality, and quality of life in women with type 1 diabetes mellitus

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Depression — Baseline and 12 weeks later
  Depression will be assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory-II

Trial sites (1)

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