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Simple Foot-Ankle exercises may ease nerve pain in diabetes

NCT ID NCT07270328

Symptom relief Sponsor: Taipei Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot study tested whether a structured foot-ankle exercise program could help adults with type 2 diabetes manage nerve pain, stress, and quality of life, compared to walking or standard care. Over 12 weeks, 108 participants either did foot-ankle exercises, walked regularly, or received usual care. The main goal was to see if a larger trial is feasible, with early hints on whether these exercises might ease symptoms.

What this could mean

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Active substance
foot-ankle exercise program
What this could lead to
If this approach shows promise, it could point toward a simple, low-cost exercise routine to help manage diabetic nerve pain and improve quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, not designed to prove effectiveness. The results are preliminary and may not apply to everyone with diabetes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

108 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2024

Finished

Sep 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * People with type 2 diabetes * Aged 20-70 years * Diagnosed with DM for at least 1 year * Can walk without assistance * Able to communicate well * Can read and write * Willing to be a respondent Exclusion Criteria: * Has a history of leg amputation * Have a diagnosis of heart failure, kidney failure, pulmonary TB, stroke * Patients with a history or under-treatment of mental disorders * DM patients with foot ulcers * DM patients with fractures or difficulty using the lower extremities

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus Diabetic Foot diabetic neuropathy Motor Activity type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Diabete mellitus Diabete type 2 Diabetes Diabetes (DM) Diabetic foot Diabetic peripheral neuropathy Exercise

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Puskesmas Ngaglik 1

    Sleman, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

  • Puskesmas Ngemplak 1

    Sleman, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

  • Puskesmas Ngemplak 2

    Sleman, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

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