Exercise and blood vessel health in people at risk for leg artery disease
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study measures how exercise affects blood flow in your legs and ankles using simple blood pressure checks. Researchers want to understand whether exercise helps people with risk factors for leg artery disease (like diabetes or high blood pressure) walk better and feel better.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 or older, OR aged 50–64 with risk factors like diabetes, smoking history, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure, OR aged 18–50 with diabetes plus another risk factor, OR have known artery disease in your heart, neck, or legs
- You can lie flat on your back for 15 minutes without difficulty
- You can walk for 6 minutes continuously
- You do not have severe heart or lung disease that limits exercise
- You have not had blood clots in your legs, arm/leg swelling, breast removal surgery, or current leg sores that would prevent a blood pressure cuff on your leg
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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