Home-based exercise to help Veterans recover after healed diabetic foot ulcers
Official title: Home-based exercise to improve functional outcomes in Veterans with recently healed diabetic foot ulcer
Funded at Baltimore VA Medical Center · NIH-11511696 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A home-based exercise program for Veterans who recently healed from a diabetic foot ulcer to improve walking and daily function.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baltimore VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| NIH project number | 5I21RX004897-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11511696 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Veterans with a recently healed diabetic foot ulcer who can perform light to moderate home-based exercise.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals who have active foot ulcers, significant mobility limitations, or medical conditions that preclude safe exercise may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project invites Veterans who have recently recovered from a diabetic foot ulcer to use a guided home exercise plan designed to improve mobility and reduce future risks. The program emphasizes safe activities that can be done at home or in community spaces, with support from healthcare providers. Participants will follow a structured routine and report progress and any concerns to the study team.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help Veterans move more comfortably and lower the chance of future foot problems.
How similar studies have gone: Past work suggests home-based activity can improve mobility in people with foot ulcers, but results vary by population and comorbidities.
Where this research is happening
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Baltimore VA Medical Center
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Roghmann, Mary-Claire — Baltimore VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Roghmann, Mary-Claire
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.