Arm workouts may boost leg circulation in PAD patients, new study hints

NCT ID NCT06828172

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how arm crank exercise (like pedaling with your arms) changes blood flow in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) compared to healthy adults. Researchers will measure blood vessel function and oxygen levels in the calf before and after exercise. The goal is to understand if arm exercise can improve circulation in the legs without causing leg pain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

intermittent vascular claudication Motor Activity peripheral arterial disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Nove de Julho

    São Paulo, São Paulo, 01525-000, Brazil