Virtual workouts could help veterans walk Pain-Free

NCT ID NCT05048979

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 12-week telehealth-supervised exercise program can improve walking ability and quality of life in veterans with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Participants exercise three times a week at a location of their choice. The study measures walking distance, pain onset, balance, and overall well-being at the 3-month mark.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: telehealth-facilitated supervised exercise program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a convenient, home-based exercise option to help veterans with PAD walk farther and feel better.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 73 participants, so results may not apply to all PAD patients. The program requires commitment to 3 sessions per week for 12 weeks.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

peripheral arterial disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC

Durham, North Carolina, 27705-3875, United States

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