Which exercise eases leg pain best? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07248137

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: European University Miguel de Cervantes Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will test 16 people with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) to see how different types of exercise—walking on a treadmill, traditional strength training, and circuit training—affect blood flow, oxygen levels, and leg pain. Participants will try each exercise type in random order, and researchers will measure changes in their blood and heart rate. The goal is to find which exercise works best to improve symptoms.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: aerobic exercise, traditional strength exercise, circuit strength exercise
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help identify the best exercise type to improve walking ability and reduce leg pain in people with peripheral arterial disease.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage study with only 16 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures short-term effects, not long-term benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

intermittent vascular claudication peripheral arterial disease vascular disorder

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

AEROBIC PHYSICAL EXERCISE CIRCUIT STRENGTH EXERCISE CONTROL TRADITIONAL STRENGTH EXERCISE

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