Buerger-Allen Exercises and Peripheral Circulation in Sedentary Office Workers (NCT07588893) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Buerger-Allen Exercises and Peripheral Circulation in Sedentary Office Workers
Turkey (Türkiye)35 participantsStarted 2026-06-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the acute effects of Buerger-Allen exercises on lower extremity circulation in sedentary office workers. Prolonged sitting is associated with reduced venous return, impaired peripheral circulation, and endothelial dysfunction. Buerger-Allen exercises are simple position-based exercises designed to enhance arterial blood flow, venous return, and tissue perfusion. Thirty-five healthy sedentary adults aged 18 to 45 years will participate in this single-group pretest-posttest clinical trial. Skin surface temperature, capillary refill time, ankle-brachial index, peripheral oxygen saturation, and heart rate will be measured before and after a single 20-minute exercise session. The findings may support the use of Buerger-Allen exercises as a practical, low-cost physiotherapy strategy to improve peripheral circulation and reduce the adverse vascular effects of prolonged sitting.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Healthy sedentary office workers
* Age between 18 and 45 years
* Sitting for at least 6 hours per day for work-related activities
* Not meeting regular physical activity recommendations
* Willing to participate voluntarily and provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of peripheral arterial disease, deep vein thrombosis, or other vascular disorders
* Cardiovascular, neurological, or musculoskeletal conditions that may affect lower extremity circulation or prevent exercise participation
* Diabetes mellitus
* Current smoking
* Pregnancy
* Use of medications that may significantly affect peripheral circulation
* Lower extremity injury or surgery within the previous 6 months
* Participation in regular structured exercise programs
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Skin Surface Temperature
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediately After Intervention, and 10 Minutes After Intervention
2
Capillary Refill Time
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediately After Intervention, and 10 Minutes After Intervention