Superior University CRC
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
NCT Number: NCT07336459
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an AI-driven multimodal rehabilitation framework combining digital health technologies, intermittent fasting, and resistance training in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). The study will integrate mobile-based AI monitoring for glucose trends, physical activity tracking, and dietary adherence reminders, thereby improving patient engagement and self-management.
This study is active but is not currently recruiting participants.
Notify Me40 year–70 year
All sexes
Interventional
Not applicable
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Participants will be randomized into two groups: the intervention group receiving AI-guided resistance training alongside intermittent fasting, and the control group receiving standard diabetes care. Outcomes will include changes in HbA1c, insulin sensitivity (HOMA-IR), muscle strength, functional mobility, and quality of life. The study will also assess adherence, feasibility, and cost-effectiveness. By utilizing AI-enabled technology and lifestyle-based interventions, this study addresses the gap between clinical management and sustainable self-care in T2DM. The framework is designed to be low-cost, scalable, and adaptable, making it suitable for resource-limited healthcare systems.
Healthy volunteers accepted: No
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria
Digital Health: Mobile AI-based app with glucose tracking, exercise reminders, and fasting compliance monitoring Intermittent Fasting: 16:8 time-restricted feeding protocol, 5 days/week Resistance Training: 3 sessions/week (45 minutes), supervised + home-based program using elastic bands & bodyweight
Usual pharmacological treatment + general lifestyle advice No structured AI, fasting, or exercise protocol
Time frame: 24 Months
HbA1c will be assessed from venous blood and reported as a percentage (%).
Time frame: 24 Months
HOMA-IR will be derived from fasting glucose and fasting insulin measurements and presented as a unitless index.
Time frame: 24 Months
The 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) measures functional capacity by recording the total distance (in meters) a person can walk in six minutes on a flat, straight course. Healthy adults typically walk between 400 and 700 meters,
Time frame: 24 Months
The WHOQOL-BREF is a 26-item, self-report questionnaire developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) for measuring an individual's self-perceived quality of life. It is a widely used and cross-culturally validated abbreviated version of the original, more comprehensive WHOQOL-Score 0-100
Time frame: 24 Months
Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire (DSMQ), first reverse the scores for any negatively worded items so higher scores consistently indicate more effective self-care. Then, sum the scores for all items to get a raw total score. This raw score can be transformed to a scale of 0-10 by dividing the raw score by the theoretical maximum and multiplying by 10 for easier interpretation and comparison.
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AI-Driven Multimodal Rehabilitation Framework for Type 2 Diabetes Integrating Digital Health Technologies, Intermittent Fasting, and Resistance Training to Optimize Metabolic and Functional Outcomes
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