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Foot flex could tame cholesterol and blood sugar

NCT ID NCT07688824

Disease control Sponsor: King Abdullah University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a simple foot exercise called the soleus pushup can improve cholesterol, blood sugar, and hormone levels in people with thyroid problems, high blood pressure, or diabetes. Participants will perform the exercise, and researchers will measure changes in blood markers and heart rate. The goal is to see if this easy movement can help manage metabolic health.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Soleus pushup exercise
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple foot exercise could offer a low-effort way to help manage cholesterol, blood sugar, and hormone levels in people with thyroid or metabolic conditions.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study (60 people) looking at short-term changes in blood markers. It may not lead to lasting health benefits or apply to everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 18-80, * Patients diagnosed with hypothyroidism * Patients diagnosed with hyperthyroidism * Patients diagnosed with hypertension * Patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus * Prediabetics * Individuals who usually avoid regular physical/muscular activities involving lower limbs * Age/gender matched apparently healthy individuals Exclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with orthopedic diseases * Patients diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases (other than hypertension) * Patients diagnosed with renal dysfunction

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus hypertensive disorder hyperthyroidism hypothyroidism prediabetes syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Diabete mellitus Healthy adult Hypertension Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rehabilitation Sciences

    Irbid, Irbid Governorate, 22110, Jordan

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