Handball therapy: a playful path to better walking for seniors with leg artery disease
NCT ID NCT07582588
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a 24-week recreational team handball program can improve walking ability and overall health in 60 men aged 60-80 with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and leg pain when walking. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the handball program or usual care. The main goal is to see if the handball group can walk farther in 6 minutes after 12 and 24 weeks.
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University of Maia
Maia, Portugal
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