Simple Foot-Ankle exercises may ease nerve pain in diabetes

NCT ID NCT07270328

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Taipei Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot study tested whether a structured foot-ankle exercise program could help adults with type 2 diabetes manage nerve pain, stress, and quality of life, compared to walking or standard care. Over 12 weeks, 108 participants either did foot-ankle exercises, walked regularly, or received usual care. The main goal was to see if a larger trial is feasible, with early hints on whether these exercises might ease symptoms.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: foot-ankle exercise program
What this could lead to: If this approach shows promise, it could point toward a simple, low-cost exercise routine to help manage diabetic nerve pain and improve quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study, not designed to prove effectiveness. The results are preliminary and may not apply to everyone with diabetes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus Diabetic Foot diabetic neuropathy Motor Activity type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETE MELLITUS DIABETE TYPE 2 DIABETES DIABETES (DM) DIABETIC FOOT DIABETIC PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY EXERCISE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Puskesmas Ngaglik 1

Sleman, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Puskesmas Ngemplak 1

Sleman, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Puskesmas Ngemplak 2

Sleman, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

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