Effect of Baduanjin Exercise in Diabetic Patients

NCT07336030 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: P.T.REC/012/006072
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 42
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study is conducted to assess baduanjin exercise for its ability to reduce cortisol levels in type 2 diabetic patients which in turn contributes to lowering blood glucose levels. the potential improvement in blood sugar levels can positively affect patients' quality of life and improving activities of daily living by reducing complications and dependance on medications , so baduanjin exercise supports the concept of health sustainability and enhancing long term wellbeing.

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus

Keywords

baduanjin exercise; diabetes mellitus

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Diabetes quality of life questionnaire

  diabetes quality of life questionnaire is used for assessing the patient's current condition and for evaluating improvements in quality of life following interventions. Higher score indicates bad quality of life

  12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• HbA1C

  12 weeks

• functional capacity

  12 weeks

• Katz index

  12 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Baduanjin group

EXPERIMENTAL

baduanjin exercise, diaphragmatic breathing and upper and lower limb stretching exercises

Other: baduanjin exercise

Breathing and stretching group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

diaphragmatic breathing and upper and lower limb stretching exercises

Other: diaphragmatic breathing exercise and upper and lower limb stretching exercise

Interventions

baduanjin exercise OTHER

baduanjin exercise is a type of traditional Chinese exercises that combines exercise and mindful breathing. Baduanjin also called eight section brocades Qigong, the combination of physical movement and intention in these exercises creates enjoyable experiences for both the body and the mind.

Baduanjin group

diaphragmatic breathing exercise and upper and lower limb stretching exercise OTHER

diaphragmatic breathing exercise is a breathing exercise which focuses on diaphragm muscle as it is the main respiratory muscle. While upper and lower stretching exercises focuses on flexibility and stretching of major muscle compartments of upper and lower limbs.

Breathing and stretching group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 50 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Patients from both sexes diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
• Patients with type 2 diabetes for 5-10 years.
• Patients are on oral antihyperglycemic drugs.
• Patients with HbA1c levels between 6.5% and 7%
• Age ranges from 50 to 60 years.
• Patients with BMI from 30-34.9 kg/m2.

You may not qualify if:

• patients with cardiac problems e.g. heart failure.
• psychological or mental illness.
• musculoskeletal problems.
• neurological problems.
• liver, kidney, lung diseases.
• autoimmune diseases.
• patients with cognitive diseases.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

Study Sites (1)

faculty of physical therapy, Cairo university

Giza, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Glucose Metabolism Disorders; Metabolic Diseases; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases; Endocrine System Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Demonstrator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 2, 2026
• First Posted: January 13, 2026
• Study Start: September 30, 2025
• Primary Completion: February 1, 2026
• Study Completion: February 28, 2026
• Last Updated: March 18, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Locations

EG (1)