Foot exercises show promise for diabetes nerve pain relief

NCT ID NCT06518486

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

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether foot-ankle exercises and walking exercises can reduce foot nerve pain, stress, and improve quality of life in people with type 2 diabetes. 375 adults with diabetes were split into three groups: foot-ankle exercises, walking exercises, or standard care. They followed the programs for 12 weeks, and researchers measured changes in nerve function, stress, blood sugar, blood pressure, and body mass index at 6 and 12 weeks.

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 and walking exercise
What this could lead to: If effective, these simple exercises could offer a low-cost, drug-free way to ease foot nerve pain and improve daily life for people with diabetes.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study, but results are not yet published. The exercises were done without supervision, so actual adherence may vary. Benefits may be modest and not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Diabetes Complications diabetes mellitus Diabetic Foot diabetic neuropathy type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETES DIABETES COMPLICATIONS DIABETES MELLITUS DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE 2 DIABETES TYPE 2 DIABETIC FOOT DIABETIC NEUROPATHIES

Contacts and locations

Locations

DPM Alexander

Sleman, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Puskesmas Batang

Batang, Central Java, Indonesia
Puskesmas Kalasan

Sleman, Yogyakarta and West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Puskesmas Musuk

Boyolali, Central Java, Indonesia
UPT Puskesmas Lunyuk

Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

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