Could a simple exercise program speed healing of diabetic foot ulcers?

NCT ID NCT05422846

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Harran University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether adding supervised exercise to standard care can improve wound healing in people with diabetic foot ulcers. Participants are randomly assigned to aerobic exercise, a structured exercise protocol, or standard care alone for 12 weeks. Researchers track ulcer size, depth, quality of life, and sleep quality to see if exercise makes a difference.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: structured exercise (aerobic or protocol-based) supervised by a physiotherapist
What this could lead to: If effective, structured exercise could become a standard part of diabetic foot ulcer care, potentially speeding healing and reducing amputation risk.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with 51 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Exercise could also be unsafe or impractical for some patients with severe ulcers.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus Diabetic Foot injury Motor Activity type 2 diabetes mellitus ulcer disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETIC FOOT ULCER WOUND

Contacts and locations

Locations

Harran Unıversıty

Sanliurfa, Şanlıurfa, Turkey (Türkiye)

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