Exercise coaching for leg artery disease using a phone app
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a phone-based program can help improve walking in Veterans with peripheral artery disease (PAD) by guiding regular exercise. It aims to reduce leg symptoms by making walking practice safer and easier to stick with.
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Who can take part
- Be over 40 years old
- Be an eligible Veteran for VA research
- Have PAD with leg pain when walking (intermittent claudication) that’s stable for about 2 months
- Have a confirmed PAD diagnosis from an ankle-brachial index test or past certified vascular imaging
- Be able to walk safely without being confined to a wheelchair or needing a walker for walking
- Have a safe place at home (or nearby) to do the walking exercises
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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