This study is looking at how daily passive calf stretching, alone or combined with a dietary nitrate drink, might help people with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). PAD causes leg pain when walking due to reduced blood flow. Researchers want to see if these interventions can improve your ability to walk and reduce inflammation over 12 weeks. You might be able to join if you are between 40 and 90 years old, have an Ankle-brachial index (a measure of blood flow to your legs) of 0.90 or less, and have been in a stable condition for at least 3 months. The study is currently unclear on its recruitment status and aims to enroll 64 participants.

Study design

This interventional study plans to enroll 64 participants. It is not specified if it is randomized or blinded.

What's involved

Participants will engage in daily passive calf stretching. Some participants will also consume 140 ml of dietary nitrate on weekdays, two hours before stretching, for 12 weeks.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Functional capacity will be measured at 12-14 weeks, indicating the duration of the primary follow-up.

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