Could a gentle leg wiggle protect your arteries while you sit?
NCT ID NCT06389149
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a simple, passive leg movement called LEAP therapy in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Participants sit for 2.5 hours with or without the leg movement, and researchers measure blood flow, walking ability, and other health markers. The goal is to see if this easy motion can counteract the harmful effects of prolonged sitting on leg circulation.
What this could mean
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Active substance
LEAP therapy (passive leg movement)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple way to protect leg blood flow during long periods of sitting for people with peripheral artery disease.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study (24 participants) testing a short-term effect, not a treatment. It may not lead to any lasting benefit or change in clinical practice.
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University of Nebraska - Omaha
RECRUITINGOmaha, Nebraska, 68182, United States
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