Improving Walking and Health for Peripheral Artery Disease
The Effects of Diet and Exercise Interventions in Peripheral Artery Disease
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HLTH SCIENCES CTR · NIH-11109455
This research looks at whether a special diet combined with exercise can help people with peripheral artery disease walk better and feel healthier.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HLTH SCIENCES CTR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (OKLAHOMA CITY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11109455 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
We are exploring if a modified DASH eating plan, when added to a standard exercise program, can offer a better way to help patients with peripheral artery disease. Our goal is to see if this combined approach improves walking ability, how blood vessels in the legs work, and reduces inflammation. We believe this could lead to better overall health and quality of life for those living with this condition.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this type of research would be individuals aged 65 or older who have peripheral artery disease with leg pain during walking (claudication).
Not a fit: Patients who do not have peripheral artery disease or are unable to participate in diet and exercise programs may not receive direct benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide patients with peripheral artery disease a more effective way to improve their walking, reduce inflammation, and enhance their overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: This research builds upon preliminary work that has already shown promise for a modified diet combined with exercise in patients with peripheral artery disease.
Where this research is happening
OKLAHOMA CITY, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HLTH SCIENCES CTR — OKLAHOMA CITY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GARDNER, ANDREW W — UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HLTH SCIENCES CTR
- Study coordinator: GARDNER, ANDREW W
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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