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Investigation of the Effects of Different Exercise on Wound Healing in Patients wıth Diabetic Foot Wounds
Sponsor: Harran University
Summary
Diabetic foot ulcers are a common complication of diabetes mellitus and are associated with delayed wound healing, impaired quality of life, and an increased risk of lower extremity amputation. Although regular exercise is recommended for people with diabetes, evidence regarding the safety and effectiveness of structured exercise therapy in individuals with diabetic foot ulcers remains limited. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of two different exercise interventions on wound healing and quality of life in adults with diabetic foot ulcers. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups: a structured exercise group, an aerobic exercise group, or a standard care control group. The intervention lasts 12 weeks, with supervised exercise sessions twice weekly. Outcomes, including ulcer surface area, ulcer depth, quality of life, sleep quality, and kinesiophobia, are assessed at baseline, Week 4, Week 8, and Week 12.
Official title: Investigation of the Effect of Different Exercise Training on Wound Healing ın Patients With Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
35 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
51
Start Date
2022-08-01
Completion Date
2023-07-01
Last Updated
2026-07-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
standard treatment
Participants received a structured exercise programme supervised by a physiotherapist twice weekly for 12 weeks in addition to standard diabetic foot ulcer care.
aerobic exercise
The aerobic exercise group will be provided with the necessary approaches for diabetic foot ulcer care and in addition to diaphragmatic breathing exercises, they will be provided with aerobic exercise twice a week with a physiotherapist.
exercise protocol
The protocol exercise group will be provided with the necessary approaches for diabetic foot ulcer care and exercises suitable for the physical condition of the wound and the patient, in addition to diaphragmatic breathing exercises. This group will also work with a physiotherapist twice a week.
Locations (1)
Harran Unıversıty
Sanliurfa, Şanlıurfa, Turkey (Türkiye)