Buerger-Allen Exercises and Peripheral Circulation in Sedentary Office Workers
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Conditions studied: Sedentary Behavior, Peripheral Circulation, Vascular Function
In brief
This study aims to evaluate the acute effects of Buerger-Allen exercises on lower extremity circulation in sedentary office workers. Prolonged sitting is associated with reduced venous return, impaired peripheral circulation, and endothelial dysfunction. Buerger-Allen exercises are simple position-based exercises designed to enhance arterial blood flow, venous return, and tissue perfusion. Thirty-five healthy sedentary adults aged 18 to 45 years will participate in this single-group pretest-posttest clinical trial. Skin surface temperature, capillary refill time, ankle-brachial index, peripheral oxygen saturation, and heart rate will be measured before and after a single 20-minute exercise session. The findings may support the use of Buerger-Allen exercises as a practical, low-cost physiotherapy strategy to improve peripheral circulation and reduce the adverse vascular effects of prolonged sitting.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07588893
- Run by
- Istanbul Gelisim University
- People needed
- 35
- Starts
- 2026-06-01
- Expected to finish
- 2026-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-05-15
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Healthy sedentary office workers
- Age between 18 and 45 years
- Sitting for at least 6 hours per day for work-related activities
- Not meeting regular physical activity recommendations
- Willing to participate voluntarily and provide written informed consent
You may not qualify if…
- History of peripheral arterial disease, deep vein thrombosis, or other vascular disorders
- Cardiovascular, neurological, or musculoskeletal conditions that may affect lower extremity circulation or prevent exercise participation
- Diabetes mellitus
- Current smoking
- Pregnancy
- Use of medications that may significantly affect peripheral circulation
- Lower extremity injury or surgery within the previous 6 months
- Participation in regular structured exercise programs
Where it is running
- İstanbul Gelisim University — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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