Arm workout boosts leg oxygen in PAD patients, study finds
NCT ID NCT06491810
First seen May 02, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at how arm exercise changes oxygen levels in the leg muscles of people with peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition that causes leg pain during walking. Researchers measured oxygen saturation in the calf using a light-based sensor while 26 participants exercised their arms. The goal was to understand why arm training can improve leg function without causing leg pain.
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University Nove de Julho
São Paulo, São Paulo, 01525-000, Brazil
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