Foot exercises show promise for diabetic nerve pain relief
NCT ID NCT05670600
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a set of foot and ankle exercises could reduce pain and improve quality of life in 100 people with painful diabetic neuropathy. Participants performed exercises like ankle circles, toe spreads, and rolling a warm bottle under the foot. Researchers measured pain levels and quality of life at 4 and 8 weeks to see if the exercise group improved more than those who did not exercise.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- foot and ankle exercises
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these simple exercises could offer a drug-free way to ease pain and improve daily life for people with diabetic neuropathy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study without a placebo control, so results may not be widely applicable. Exercise might not help everyone and could cause temporary discomfort.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Toros Devlet Hastanesi
Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)
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