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Simple foot exercises may ease diabetic nerve pain and prevent foot problems

NCT ID NCT05639478

Disease control Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether a 12-week program of supervised foot and ankle exercises can help people with diabetes who have nerve damage in their feet. The exercises are done in groups at primary care clinics. Researchers will measure changes in symptoms, foot movement, and quality of life. The goal is to see if this low-cost approach can be easily used in everyday healthcare.

What this could mean

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Active substance
foot exercises
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a simple, low-cost exercise program to help manage diabetic foot problems and improve daily life.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage implementation study, not a large-scale efficacy trial. Results may not apply to all settings, and benefits may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 356 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2023

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults of both sexes; * Diabetes mellitus type 1 or 2; * Residence within the catchment area of the Family Health Units. * Availability to participate in the intervention at the established group time. Non-inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of dementia; * Inability to provide reliable and consistent information; * Perform physiotherapy intervention throughout the intervention period; * Active foot ulcer or major vascular complications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus Diabetic Foot diabetic neuropathy diabetic polyneuropathy polyneuropathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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Diabetes; neuropathy, polyneuropathy (manifestation)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Equipe Multidisciplinar E-Multi

    RECRUITING

    Limeira, São Paulo, 13481527, Brazil

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