Simple foot exercises may ease diabetic nerve pain and prevent foot problems

NCT ID NCT05639478

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether a 12-week program of supervised foot and ankle exercises can help people with diabetes who have nerve damage in their feet. The exercises are done in groups at primary care clinics. Researchers will measure changes in symptoms, foot movement, and quality of life. The goal is to see if this low-cost approach can be easily used in everyday healthcare.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: foot exercises
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a simple, low-cost exercise program to help manage diabetic foot problems and improve daily life.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage implementation study, not a large-scale efficacy trial. Results may not apply to all settings, and benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus Diabetic Foot diabetic neuropathy diabetic polyneuropathy polyneuropathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETES; NEUROPATHY, POLYNEUROPATHY (MANIFESTATION)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Equipe Multidisciplinar E-Multi
RECRUITING

Limeira, São Paulo, 13481527, Brazil

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