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Foot exercises show promise for diabetes nerve pain relief

NCT ID NCT06518486

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

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether foot-ankle exercises and walking exercises can reduce foot nerve pain, stress, and improve quality of life in people with type 2 diabetes. 375 adults with diabetes were split into three groups: foot-ankle exercises, walking exercises, or standard care. They followed the programs for 12 weeks, and researchers measured changes in nerve function, stress, blood sugar, blood pressure, and body mass index at 6 and 12 weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
foot-ankle exercise and walking exercise
What this could lead to
If effective, these simple exercises could offer a low-cost, drug-free way to ease foot nerve pain and improve daily life for people with diabetes.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but results are not yet published. The exercises were done without supervision, so actual adherence may vary. Benefits may be modest and not apply to everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

375 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Finished

Jan 2025

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 Complications diabetes mellitus Diabetic Foot diabetic neuropathy type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Diabetes Diabetes complications Diabetes mellitus Diabetes mellitus type 2 Diabetes type 2 Diabetic foot Diabetic neuropathies

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • DPM Alexander

    Sleman, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

  • Puskesmas Batang

    Batang, Central Java, Indonesia

  • Puskesmas Kalasan

    Sleman, Yogyakarta and West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

  • Puskesmas Musuk

    Boyolali, Central Java, Indonesia

  • UPT Puskesmas Lunyuk

    Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

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