Early exercise for DVT patients shows promise in small study

NCT ID NCT05761119

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

Summary

This study tested whether starting physiotherapy early is practical and helpful for patients hospitalized with a first-time deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the leg. Twenty-four adults participated, and researchers measured how many joined, stayed, and completed quality-of-life surveys, while watching for any side effects. The goal is to see if adding physiotherapy to standard care improves recovery and well-being.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

venous thromboembolism Venous Thrombosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Physiotherapy, Næstved-Slagelse-Ringsted Hospital

    Slagelse, 4200, Denmark

  • Hvidovre Hospital

    Hvidovre, Capital Region, 2650, Denmark