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Easy home exercise may boost blood flow in diabetic patients

NCT ID NCT06064721

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether Buerger-Allen exercises, a series of leg movements done at home twice daily, can improve blood flow in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers compared 74 participants who did the exercises plus routine care against those who only received routine care. The goal was to see if the exercise helps peripheral circulation, which is often poor in diabetes and can lead to serious complications.

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Active substance
Buerger-Allen exercise
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple home exercise could become a low-cost way to improve leg circulation and reduce complications in people with type 2 diabetes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 74 participants. The exercise may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to people with severe health issues or recent leg surgeries.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

74 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

35 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants with Type 2 diabetes mellitus * Participants who have an age group of 35-65 years * Participants who are using insulin for the last 5 years Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with a history of deep vein thrombosis * Patients who have undergone recent surgeries on the lower extremities * Participants with severe comorbidities, such as uncontrolled hypertension or heart failure * Participants with cognitive impairments that hinder their ability to understand and perform the exercises safely

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Conditions

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type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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Type 2 diabetes

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • DHQ hospital, sheikhupura

    Sheikhupura, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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