Effects of acupressure and foot exercises on blood circulation in people with Type 2 diabetes
Official title: The Effect Of Acupressure and Foot Exercise on Ankle Brachial Index in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Abant Izzet Baysal University · NCT06271382 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether acupressure and ankle exercises can improve blood circulation in people with Type 2 diabetes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Abant Izzet Baysal University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bolu) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 24, 2025 |
| Main results expected | April 24, 2025 |
| Study ends | April 24, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | February 27, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06271382 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and can communicate in Turkish.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with psychiatric diseases, diabetic ulcers, foot amputations, myalgia, fractures, or edema in the feet may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study examines how acupressure and ankle exercises can influence the ankle-brachial index (ABI) in individuals diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Utilizing a randomized controlled experimental design, participants will be divided into groups receiving either acupressure, sham acupressure, or foot ankle exercises. The ABI is a non-invasive measure that helps assess blood flow and detect potential circulatory issues in diabetic patients. The goal is to determine if these interventions can improve peripheral circulation and ABI values, potentially reducing complications associated with diabetes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a non-invasive method to improve blood circulation in patients with Type 2 diabetes, potentially reducing their risk of complications.
How similar studies have gone: While similar studies have explored the effects of acupressure and exercise on diabetes, this specific comparison of interventions on ABI in this population appears to be novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes * Be 18 years or older * Ability to speak Turkish * Ability to establish verbal communication * Volunteering to participate in the research Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of any psychiatric disease diagnosed by a physician * Presence of diabetic ulcers on both feet and legs * Presence of any amputation in the foot or leg * Having myalgia in the foot, * Foot fracture * Edema in the feet
Where it's running
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Beşkavaklar Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Saadet Semra AKTAŞ
- Email: semraaktas140@hotmail.com
- Phone: +905314914448
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.