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Effect of Diabetic Foot Exercises on Peripheral Vascular Status in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients

NCT07262203 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 44

Last updated 2025-12-03

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of diabetic foot exercises on peripheral vascular status among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Peripheral artery disease is a common complication of diabetes and contributes to reduced mobility and increased risk of ulcers, ischemia, and amputation. Early identification and non-pharmacological interventions such as structured lower extremity exercises may help improve peripheral circulation.

In this study, 44 adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus who met the inclusion criteria were randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving diabetic foot exercises or a control group performing regular physical activity of similar frequency and duration. The exercise protocol used in the intervention group was adapted from the Joslin Diabetes Center and included balance, strengthening, and ankle-foot mobility exercises. The intervention lasted for 3 months.

Peripheral vascular status was assessed using the ankle-brachial index (ABI) measured with a Doppler device at baseline and after 3 months. The study found that participants in the intervention group demonstrated a significant improvement in ABI values compared with the control group, indicating enhanced lower-limb blood flow.

This trial provides evidence that diabetic foot exercises are a simple, low-cost, and feasible intervention to improve peripheral vascular circulation in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, particularly in settings with limited resources.

Conditions

  • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
  • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
  • Diabetic Foot Circulation Impairment

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Diabetic Foot Exercise Program

A structured diabetic foot exercise program adapted from the Joslin Diabetes Center protocol. The regimen includes quadriceps strengthening, balance exercises, ankle and foot mobility movements, and kicking exercises. Participants perform the exercises for approximately 30 minutes daily over 3 months under monitoring by the research team. The exercises aim to improve peripheral vascular status and lower-limb circulation. Ankle-brachial index is measured at baseline and after 3 months using a Doppler device

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Faculty of Health Sciences FIK UMS · Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
50 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-04-01
Primary Completion
2024-06-30
Completion
2024-06-30

Countries

  • Indonesia

Study Locations

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