NCT05747872

Effectiveness of Buerger Allen Exercise Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients With Foot Ulcer

Effectiveness of Buerger Allen Exercise on Lower Extremity Perfusion and Wound Healing Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients With Foot Ulcer: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 72 (actual)
• Sponsor: Gazi University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study was conducted to determine the effect of Buerger Allen exercises on lower extremity perfusion and wound healing in patients with foot ulcer type 2 diabetes. The Buerger Allen exercise is a specific exercise that aims to improve circulation in the feet and legs. Buerger Allen exercise is an ideal and noninvasive therapy for diabetic patients with a diabetic foot ulcer as it is an easy-to-learn, repetitive, low-cost, and low-risk physical activity. Subjects were randomly allocated to either the control or intervention group. The ulcers and lower extremity perfusion of the patients in both the intervention and control groups were examined and measured.

Detailed description

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Buerger Allen exercises on lower extremity perfusion and wound healing in type 2 diabetic patients with a diabetic foot ulcer. Subjects were recruited by the researcher in the clinics where they received treatment. Randomized controlled study design was used in the study. Patients in the study were allocated to the control and study intervention groups. The data collection form developed by the researcher was used to collect the data. Patients in both groups received standard wound care. Subjects in the study intervention group were asked to exercise twice daily for 12 weeks. The ulcers and lower extremity perfusion of the groups were assessed in the beginning, in the 4th week, and the 12th week. The groups will be compared in terms of the ulcer size and lower extremity perfusion.

Conditions

• Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Buerger Allen Exercises	These exercises are specific exercises aimed at improving circulation in the feet and legs. While doing the exercises, first of all; 1. The legs are raised at an angle of 45 degrees and supported in this position for 1-3 minutes until the skin turns white. 2. Sit on the edge of the bed and let your legs hang down (make sure there is no pressure behind the knees). In this position, move your foot left and right and up and down for 3 minutes. 3. Lie on your back for 5 minutes keeping your legs warm with a blanket. Performing all three of these exercises in sequence means 1 session. Exercises are done 2 times a day, at least 3 sessions each time.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-03-10
• Primary completion: 2022-07-15
• Completion: 2022-10-17
• First posted: 2023-02-28
• Last updated: 2023-02-28

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)