Arm workouts may boost leg health in PAD patients, study finds

NCT ID NCT06491810

First seen May 02, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 26 people with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) to see how arm exercise changes oxygen levels in their leg muscles. Researchers used a non-invasive sensor to measure oxygen saturation in the calf before, during, and after arm cycling. The goal was to understand why arm training can improve leg function without causing leg pain.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Nove de Julho

    São Paulo, São Paulo, 01525-000, Brazil

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