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Simple foot exercises may reduce diabetes foot ulcer risk

NCT ID NCT05974020

Symptom relief Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether specific foot muscle exercises could improve how pressure is distributed on the feet in people with type 2 diabetes. 37 adults were randomly assigned to either a training group or a control group. The training group did exercises like toe movements and short foot exercises for 12 weeks. Researchers measured foot pressure and posture before and after the program to see if the exercises helped prevent foot wounds.

What this could mean

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Active substance
intrinsic foot muscle training exercises
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple exercise program could help prevent foot ulcers in people with diabetes, reducing the risk of serious complications.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 37 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises may not be enough to prevent foot problems in higher-risk individuals.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

37 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2023

Finished

Nov 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Agree to participate in the study voluntarily * Be between the ages of 18-65 * Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes * IWGDF Risk Level 0-1 (no LOPS or PAD) Exclusion Criteria: * Refusing to participate in the study or wanting to leave the study * Presence of severe deformity and/or orthopedic problem in the foot * Presence of foot ulcer * History of lower extremity surgery * History of lower extremity amputation * Having serious comorbidities (renal failure, severe retinopathy, cardiac problems, neurological problems)

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Conditions

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Motor Activity type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Type 2 diabetes (T2DM)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Saglik Bilimleri University

    Istanbul, Üsküdar, 34674, Turkey (Türkiye)

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