Team Handball Exercise Program for Leg Blood Flow Problems
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether playing recreational team handball can improve blood circulation in the legs for men with peripheral arterial disease (a condition where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the legs). The program aims to see if this enjoyable team sport helps patients stay active and improves their walking ability and quality of life.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a male between 60 and 80 years old
- You have been diagnosed with stage II peripheral arterial disease (PAD) caused by clogged arteries, confirmed by an ankle-brachial index test below 0.90
- Your doctor has cleared you to do moderate-to-vigorous exercise like playing handball
- You are not currently exercising regularly (less than 2.5 hours per week in the last 6 months)
- You have no serious heart conditions, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or complications like foot ulcers, nerve damage, or severe kidney or eye problems
- You have not had leg amputation surgery and can grip and throw a ball
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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