E-bikes for individuals with Type 2 diabetes
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Promoting electrically-assisted cycling in people with type 2 diabetes: A randomized pilot study\n
IRAS ID
244593
Contact name
Jessica Bourne
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Bristol
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 5 months, 1 days
Research summary
By 2040, approximately 642 million individuals worldwide will be diagnosed with diabetes, of which 90% will be type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Regular physical activity has been shown to be beneficial in the management of T2DM, with guidelines recommending that adults with T2DM aim to accumulate 150-minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week. However, research indicates that individuals with T2DM have lower levels of physical activity than their healthy counterparts. Electrically assisted bicycles (e-bikes) have been highlighted as a method through which to increase physical activity, to a clinically significant level, while overcoming some of the commonly reported barriers to cycling. The impact of e-biking on physical activity behaviour and associated health outcomes amongst individuals with T2DM has yet to be thoroughly explored. This study will explore the feasibility of implementing an e-bike intervention in individuals with T2DM. Individuals will be randomly assigned to a 12-week intervention, including e-bike training and the provision of an e-bike for 12-weeks, or a waitlist control who will receive no intervention. Physical activity behaviour and associated health outcomes will be explored before and after provision of an e-bike.
REC name
South West - Central Bristol Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
18/SW/0164
Date of REC Opinion
6 Sep 2018
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion