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Gentle movement therapy shows promise for leg pain from clogged arteries

NCT ID NCT07250776

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Karadeniz Technical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding body awareness therapy—relaxation, breathing, and gentle movements—to standard physiotherapy helps people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Fifty-one adults with PAD were split into two groups: one got standard exercises, the other added body awareness therapy. Researchers measured walking distance, muscle strength, pain, sleep, mood, and more. The goal was to see if this mind-body approach improves both physical and emotional well-being.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Body Awareness Therapy (relaxation, breathing, and movement exercises)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help people with peripheral artery disease walk farther and feel better day-to-day.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 51 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is gentle, so major risks are low, but benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

peripheral arterial disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Karadeniz Technical University, Farabi Hospital

    Trabzon, Türkiye, 34033, Turkey (Türkiye)

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