Veterans test remote walking programs to ease leg pain from clogged arteries
NCT ID NCT06033924
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests two home-based walking programs for veterans with peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition that causes leg pain when walking. Participants will either use a website, have telehealth coaching, or get usual care. The goal is to see if these programs help them walk longer distances and improve quality of life. The study will enroll 225 veterans and follow them for 36 weeks.
What this could mean
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Active substance
walking program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that telehealth or web-based coaching helps veterans with PAD walk farther and feel better without needing in-person visits.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study with no drug or device, so benefits may be modest. Results depend on participant motivation and may not apply to all PAD patients.
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Birmingham VA Medical Center, Birmingham, AL
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35233-1927, United States
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Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGAurora, Colorado, 80045-7211, United States
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VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA
RECRUITINGPalo Alto, California, 94304-1207, United States
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