Beetroot juice boosts leg circulation in new PAD study
NCT ID NCT06032065
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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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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University of Chicago
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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University of Minnesota
RECRUITINGMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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