New hybrid rehab could help PAD patients walk farther and feel better
NCT ID NCT07550959
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a hybrid cardiac rehabilitation program for people with peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition that reduces blood flow to the legs and causes pain while walking. The program combines in-person supervised exercise sessions with home-based telerehabilitation using wearable activity trackers. Researchers will compare this approach to standard supervised exercise therapy in 40 adults aged 50-70 to see if it improves walking distance, reduces symptoms, and enhances quality of life.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 40 people
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- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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50 to 70 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of peripheral artery disease with stable intermittent claudication. * Fontaine stage I-II or Rutherford category 1-3. * Age between 50 and 70 years. * Ability to walk independently without assistive devices. * Medically stable and eligible for exercise-based rehabilitation. * Willingness to participate in the study and to comply with the exercise program. * Provision of written informed consent prior to participation. Exclusion Criteria: * Critical limb ischemia or rest pain. * Recent lower extremity revascularization or major surgery within the past 6 months. * Unstable cardiovascular conditions (e.g., unstable angina, uncontrolled arrhythmias). * Severe pulmonary, neurological, or musculoskeletal disorders limiting exercise participation. * Severe cognitive impairment or psychiatric conditions affecting compliance. * Participation in another structured exercise or rehabilitation program within the past 3 months. * Any medical condition deemed by the investigator to interfere with safe participation in the study.
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Locations
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Biruni University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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