Exercise program for leg artery disease
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a supervised exercise program for people with leg pain when walking caused by narrowed leg arteries. The goal is to see if exercise can improve walking ability and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease in your legs
- You have leg pain when walking (intermittent claudication)
- Your doctor says it is safe for you to exercise
- You are 18 years or older and have health insurance
- You do not have severe heart or lung problems, or recent heart attack
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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