Foot flex could tame cholesterol and blood sugar

NCT ID NCT07688824

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

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus hypertensive disorder hyperthyroidism hypothyroidism prediabetes syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETE MELLITUS HEALTHY ADULT HYPERTENSION HYPERTHYROIDISM HYPOTHYROIDISM

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Locations

Rehabilitation Sciences

Irbid, Irbid Governorate, 22110, Jordan

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