Easy daily foot exercises boost leg circulation in diabetes patients
NCT ID NCT07262203
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a daily 30-minute foot exercise program could improve blood flow in the legs of 44 adults with type 2 diabetes. After 3 months, those who did the exercises had better circulation, measured by ankle-brachial index, compared to a control group. The exercises are simple, low-cost, and could help prevent serious foot problems.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Diabetic foot exercise program (structured lower-limb exercises)
- What this could lead to
- If confirmed, these simple exercises could become a low-cost way to improve leg circulation and reduce complications like ulcers in people with diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 44 participants. Larger studies are needed to confirm the benefits and see if they last beyond 3 months.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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RSUD Dr. Moewardi Surakarta
Surakarta, Centre Java, 57126, Indonesia
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