ArticlePilot and feasibility studies2023
Electrically assisted cycling for individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a pilot randomized controlled trial.
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- A 12-week cycling program improves glucose homeostasis, lipid profile, and body composition in women with insulin resistance: a pilot study.Nagoya journal of medical science · 2025Article
- Potential for Increasing Physical Activity through an e-Bike Pilot Program to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions.Journal of healthy eating and active living · 2025Article
- A Theory and Evidence-Informed e-Cycling Intervention for Individuals Diagnosed With Cancer: Development Study.JMIR cancer · 2024Article
- Study protocol for two pilot randomised controlled trials aimed at increasing physical activity using electrically assisted bicycles to enhance prostate or breast cancer survival.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2023Article
- ''I felt marvellous e-cycling. If I had long hair I would have flicked it": a qualitative investigation of the factors associated with e-cycling engagement among adults with type 2 diabetes.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and its associated complications puts considerable strain on healthcare systems. With the global incidence of T2DM increasing, effective disease management is essential. Physical activity (PA) is a key component of T2DM management; however, rates of PA engagement are low in this population. Developing effective and sustainable interventions that encourage PA is a high priority. Electrically assisted bicycles are becoming increasingly popular and may increase PA in healthy adults. This study aimed to provide evidence of the feasibility of conducting a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of an e-cycling intervention to increase PA and improve health in individuals with T2DM.
methodsA parallel-group two-arm randomized, waitlist-controlled pilot study was conducted. Individuals were randomized to either an e-bike intervention or standard care. The intervention incorporated two one-to-one e-bike skills training and behavioural counselling sessions delivered by a community-based cycling charity, followed by a 12-week e-bike loan with two further sessions with the instructors. Feasibility was assessed via measures related to recruitment, retention and intervention implementation. Post-intervention interviews with instructors and participants explored the acceptability of the study procedures and intervention. Clinical, physiological and behavioural outcomes were collected at baseline and post-intervention to evaluate the intervention's potential.
resultsForty participants (M
conclusionsThe study's recruitment, retention, acceptability and potential efficacy support the development of a definitive trial subject to identified refinements.
trial registrationISRCTN, ISRCTN67421464 . Registered 17/12/2018.
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