Self-Managed Walking Improves Function

Completed · Phase 2

Conditions studied: Peripheral Arterial Disease, Diabetes Mellitus

In brief

We are conducting a clinical research trial to determine the role of self-managed walking therapy to improve walking ability in patients with diabetes mellitus and peripheral arterial disease (PAD). PAD, commonly referred to as poor circulation in the legs, is a very common disease in patients with diabetes mellitus. For patients with PAD, there is a significant risk for poor walking ability and limb loss. One major treatment for PAD is walking therapy but the traditional methods for the delivery of this treatment have required frequent visits to a university or hospital-based site. We will address the role of self-managed walking program, to be conducted at or near the home, to improve limb function.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00611988

Run by

University of Kansas

People needed

145

Starts

2006-08-01

Expected to finish

2009-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-12-10

Who can join

Age: 40 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 40 years and older
• Diabetes mellitus
• Peripheral arterial disease
• Leg symptoms

You may not qualify if…

• Myocardial infarction within 3 months of enrollment
• Inability to walk for exercise secondary to chest pain, dyspnea, or poor balance
• Prior major amputation

Where it is running

• KU School of Medicine - Wichita — Wichita, Kansas, United States

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