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Exercise without foot pressure: a new path for diabetic ulcer patients?

NCT ID NCT06092827

Symptom relief Sponsor: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 04, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026

Summary

This trial tests a 12-week exercise program designed for people with diabetic foot ulcers who must avoid putting weight on their feet. Participants do aerobic, resistance, and flexibility exercises while wearing an offloading device, with two supervised sessions and one home session per week. Researchers measure whether the program is feasible and acceptable, and also track fitness levels and daily step counts. The goal is to see if this approach can help people stay physically active without harming their healing feet.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A 12-week non-weight-bearing physical activity program combining aerobic, resistance, and flexibility exercises, with two supervised sessions and one home-based session per week.
What this could lead to
If this program proves feasible and acceptable, it could offer a safe way for people with diabetic foot ulcers to stay physically active, potentially improving heart and lung fitness and daily step counts without delaying wound healing.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program requires commitment to both exercise and wound care, and some people may find it hard to stick with or may not see clear fitness gains.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

12 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2023

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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For individuals with a diabetic foot ulcer: Inclusion: * Male or female * Aged over 18 up to 75 years * Willing to engage in PA (physical activity) * Committed to following wound care recommendations to the best of their ability for the duration of the study * Understand and read French. Exclusion: * Uncontrolled DFU infection * Use of a non-removable offloading modality (total contact cast) * Uncontrolled hyperglycemia (HbA1c ≥ 10.0% or fasting blood glucose ≥ 16.0 mmol/L for ≥ 2 consecutive days) confirmed by blood sample results during the initial assessment or access to recent blood test results (within the last 3 months) or the log of home capillary blood glucose readings * Participation in sports or regular intense physical activities (≥ 2 times per week) * The following pre-existing heart problems: a cardiovascular event (myocardial infarction, heart surgery, etc.) in the last 3 months, unstable cardiovascular disease (uncontrolled hypertension, i.e., ≥ 160/90 mmHg, uncompensated heart failure, etc.), chest pain and exertional dyspnea and/or uninvestigated intermittent claudication * Recent neurovascular problem (stroke, transient ischemic attack, etc.) in the last 3 months * Health problem that the research team considers a contraindication to participating in the study * Diabetes complication making moderate-intensity PA unsafe, such as untreated proliferative diabetic retinopathy or a sensitivity disorder to hypoglycemia, critical ischemia of one or both lower limbs. For kinesiologists: Inclusion: * Have completed a bachelor's degree in kinesiology * Understand, read, and speak French. Exclusion: None

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Diabetic Foot Sedentary Behavior

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Cardiopulmonary Diabetic foot Physical inactivity

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universite du Quebec à Trois-Rivieres

    Trois-Rivières, Quebec, G8Z 4M3, Canada

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