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Engaging south Asian women with type 2 diabetes in a culturally relevant exercise intervention: a randomized controlled trial [with consumer summary]
Natesan A, Nimbal VC, Ivey SL, Wang EJ, Madsen KA, Palaniappan LP
BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care 2015 Jan;3(1):e000126
clinical trial
6/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: Yes; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: Yes; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

BACKGROUND: We examined the efficacy of a culturally relevant exercise program in improving glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) among south Asian women with type 2 diabetes, compared with usual care. METHODS: This was a randomized controlled 8-week pilot study of Bollywood dance among south Asian women with type 2 diabetes. The intervention consisted of 1 h Bollywood dance classes offered twice per week. The primary outcome was change in HbA1c. The effect of attendance on this outcome was also examined. RESULTS: The intervention group demonstrated a decrease in HbA1c from baseline (-0.18% (0.2%); p = 0.018) compared with a non-significant increase in the usual care group (+0.03% (0.2%)); p value for difference between groups was 0.032. Participants attending at least 10 of 16 sessions had a statistically significant reduction in weight (-0.69 kg (0.76 kg)) compared with those attending fewer sessions (+0.86 kg (0.71 kg)). CONCLUSIONS: These results support culturally relevant dance as a successful exercise intervention to promote HbA1c control, compared with usual care. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT02061618.

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