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Effectiveness of Buerger Allen Exercise Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients With Foot Ulcer

NCT05747872 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 72

Last updated 2023-02-28

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Summary

This study was conducted to determine the effect of Buerger Allen exercises on lower extremity perfusion and wound healing in patients with foot ulcer type 2 diabetes. The Buerger Allen exercise is a specific exercise that aims to improve circulation in the feet and legs. Buerger Allen exercise is an ideal and noninvasive therapy for diabetic patients with a diabetic foot ulcer as it is an easy-to-learn, repetitive, low-cost, and low-risk physical activity. Subjects were randomly allocated to either the control or intervention group. The ulcers and lower extremity perfusion of the patients in both the intervention and control groups were examined and measured.

Conditions

  • Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Buerger Allen Exercises

These exercises are specific exercises aimed at improving circulation in the feet and legs. While doing the exercises, first of all; 1. The legs are raised at an angle of 45 degrees and supported in this position for 1-3 minutes until the skin turns white. 2. Sit on the edge of the bed and let your legs hang down (make sure there is no pressure behind the knees). In this position, move your foot left and right and up and down for 3 minutes. 3. Lie on your back for 5 minutes keeping your legs warm with a blanket. Performing all three of these exercises in sequence means 1 session. Exercises are done 2 times a day, at least 3 sessions each time.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Gazi University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-03-10
Primary Completion
2022-07-15
Completion
2022-10-17

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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