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EXTOD - Active: Study looking at the effect of regular activity on people with Type 1 diabetes
This 6-week study aims to assess how taking regular active breaks can have a positive effect on glucose management and daily insulin dose on sedate people with Type 1 diabetes.
This study is being conducted fully remotely. You will be asked to complete 2 health assessments and wear an activity monitor for five weeks. As part of the study, you may be asked to include “active breaks” into your normal routine. Adding in active breaks will mean completing short three-minute walks on a regular basis. You will get access to a mobile fitness app that will support you in doing this.
You will be compensated with a £75 (LovetoShop voucher) for your participation.
Participate by:
December 1, 2026
Sponosred by :
Liverpool John Moore University
Study Contant:
EXTOD.Active@gmail.com
Study overview
Your Participation
All study participants will be asked to complete a health assessment at the start. This will include a range of tests (eg blood samples, body measurements etc) as well as questionnaires about lifestyle and medical history. You will be provided all of the equipment to do these tests.
If randomly allocated to the “active breaks” group you will complete a four-week programme of ‘active breaks’ consisting of regular short walks to break up sitting time. During this time you will have access to a mobile fitness app that will prompt you to go for the short walks.
Compensation
Participants receive a £75 (LovetoShop voucher)
Timeline
All study participants will be asked to wear an activity monitor for 5 weeks.
At the end of the study, you will be asked to complete a second health assessment.
Study Location
United Kingdom
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Who is this study for?
You may be eligible if you meet the following requirements:
Age
18-66 years
Sex
Male or Female
Region
United Kingdom
People aged 18-66 diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes for at least 3 years
Spend most of the day sitting or lying down (+8 hours)
Using a basal-bolus insulin regimen or insulin pump therapy
Currently completing planned structured exercise (e.g., running, cycling, gym or sports)
History of hyperglycaemia (HbA1c >85 mmol/mol)
Pregnant or planning to become pregnant
Additional eligibility criteria will be reviewed during the screening process
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Who is the study for?
People who:
- Are aged 18-66 years
- Have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes for at least 3 years
- Spend most of the day sitting or lying down (+8 hours)
- Are not currently completing planned structured exercise (e.g., running, cycling, gym or sports)
- Using a basal-bolus insulin regimen or insulin pump therapy
- Are not on a closed-loop insulin system
- Are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant
- Do not have a history of hyperglycaemia (HbA1c >85 mmol/mol)
What is the benefit for me?
- The opportunity to explore how activity affects glucose management and daily insulin dose.
- You will be compensated £75 (LovetoShop voucher) for your participation.
What is expected of me?
- After completing the pre-screener, you will be asked to schedule a telephone or video call with a member of the research team.
- During this short call, the study team will check your eligibility for the trial and get your consent to participate.
- If you decide to enrol in the study, you will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: the control group who will continue with their normal lifestyle or the “active breaks” group
- All study participants will be asked to complete a health assessment at the start. This will include a range of tests (eg blood samples, body measurements etc) as well as questionnaires about lifestyle and medical history. You will be provided all of the equipment to do these tests.
- All study participants will be asked to wear an activity monitor for 5 weeks.
- If randomly allocated to the “active breaks” group you will complete a four-week programme of ‘active breaks’ consisting of regular short walks to break up sitting time. During this time you will have access to a mobile fitness app that will prompt you to go for the short walks.
- At the end of the study, you will be asked to complete a second health assessment.