Home exercise program to help Veterans recover after a recently healed diabetic foot ulcer
Home-based exercise to improve functional outcomes in Veterans with recently healed diabetic foot ulcer
A home-based exercise program designed to help Veterans who recently healed from a diabetic foot ulcer regain strength, mobility, and independence.
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 ID | NIH-11132619 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If your diabetic foot ulcer has recently healed, this project offers a tailored set of exercises you can do at home to rebuild walking ability and leg strength. The team will teach the exercises, provide support, and track how your mobility and daily function change over time. The program is designed for people who lost mobility during off-loading treatment and want to safely increase activity without risking a new ulcer. Measurements will focus on walking, balance, and everyday tasks to see if the exercises help you get back to normal activities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Veterans whose diabetic foot ulcer has recently healed and who are able to participate in home-based walking and strengthening activities are the intended participants.
Not a fit: People with active, unhealed foot ulcers, those who cannot walk safely, or who have medical conditions that prohibit exercise are unlikely to benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help people regain mobility more quickly and lower the risk of future ulcer complications and related disability.
How similar studies have performed: Home exercise programs have helped people with diabetes improve strength and walking, but applying them specifically after a recently healed diabetic foot ulcer is a newer approach.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Baltimore VA Medical Center — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Roghmann, Mary-Claire — Baltimore VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Roghmann, Mary-Claire
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 below.