Effect of Buerger Allen Exercise on Peripheral Circulation Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

NCT06064721 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: PC RCT 001
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 74
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This randomized control trial aims to compare peripheral circulation in type 2 diabetes mellitus. This study aims to determine the effect of the Buerger-Allen exercise (BAE) on peripheral circulation among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus visited in outpatients department Participants will perform the Buerger -Allen exercise with routine care control group: Researchers will compare with routine care

Conditions

Type 2 Diabetes

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• peripheral circulation

  peripheral circulation measure by perfusion index

  total 21 days (baseline line, 6th day, and after15th day

Study Arms (2)

Buerger-Allen Exercise Group

EXPERIMENTAL

The researcher will conduct training sessions on the BAE for the study group (how to perform these exercises, duration, and frequency of exercise). Firstly researcher practically demonstrate the BAE technique lasting 15-20 minutes, and secondly will encourage each participant to re-demonstrate the following technique. The researcher will ensure that the study group practices the exercise until they demonstrate competence in its execution. Additionally, the study group will be provided with a photographic brochure illustrating the exercise. The buerger Allen exercise will consist of three steps step 1. Elevation step 2. Dependency step 3. Horizontal The intervention group will continue for 51 days, with a 6-8 hour gap between the two sessions, in addition to receiving routine care. To ensure exercise continuity, participants will receive reminders via phone calls/messages

Other: Buerger-Allen Exercise

Routine Care Group

NO INTERVENTION

the control group participants will receive routine care.

Interventions

Buerger-Allen Exercise OTHER

Buerger-Allen exercise will be taught by researcher and perform by patient at home twice a day

Buerger-Allen Exercise Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 35 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Participants with Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Participants who have an age group of 35-65 years
• Participants who are using insulin for the last 5 years

You may not qualify if:

• Participants with a history of deep vein thrombosis
• Patients who have undergone recent surgeries on the lower extremities
• Participants with severe comorbidities, such as uncontrolled hypertension or heart failure
• Participants with cognitive impairments that hinder their ability to understand and perform the exercises safely

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Health Sciences Lahore: lead

Study Sites (1)

DHQ hospital, sheikhupura

Sheikhupura, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diabetes Mellitus; Glucose Metabolism Disorders; Metabolic Diseases; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases; Endocrine System Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: principal investigator

Model Details: Buerger-Allen exercise and Routine care

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 26, 2023
• First Posted: October 3, 2023
• Study Start: August 7, 2025
• Primary Completion: November 1, 2025
• Study Completion: November 10, 2025
• Last Updated: November 20, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)