Beetroot juice boosts leg circulation in new PAD study

NCT ID NCT06032065

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Northwestern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding nitrate-rich beetroot juice to exercise helps people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) walk farther and with less pain. 210 adults aged 50+ with PAD will be assigned to either supervised treadmill or home walking, plus either beetroot juice or a placebo, for 12 weeks. The goal is to find a more convenient and effective way to improve walking ability and quality of life.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Mobility Limitation peripheral arterial disease peripheral vascular disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AGING PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASES WALKING DIFFICULTY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
University of Chicago
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
University of Minnesota
RECRUITING

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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