Can a portable pedal exerciser help people with severe leg artery disease walk better?
NCT ID NCT07655206
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a 12-week home-based exercise program using a small pedal exerciser can help people with moderate-to-severe peripheral artery disease (PAD) walk farther and feel better. Twelve adults with severe PAD will be randomly assigned to either the home exercise program plus standard care, or standard care alone. The study will measure how feasible and acceptable the program is, and look at changes in walking distance, blood flow, and quality of life.
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Active substance
home-based exercise therapy using a portable pedal exerciser
What this could lead to
If this pilot works, it could point toward a practical, accessible way for people with severe PAD to exercise at home and improve their walking ability and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program requires motivation and adherence, and it is not yet known if it is better than standard care.
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Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis, CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches
RECRUITINGLévis, Quebec, G6V 3Z1, Canada
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