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Buerger-Allen Exercises and Peripheral Circulation in Sedentary Office Workers (BAE-CIRC)

9 maj 2026 uppdaterad av: BUSENUR KARAGÖZ, Istanbul Gelisim University

Acute Effects of Buerger-Allen Exercises on Lower Extremity Circulatory Parameters in Sedentary Office Workers: A Single-Group Pretest-Posttest Clinical Trial

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.

Studieöversikt

Status

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Betingelser

Intervention / Behandling

Detaljerad beskrivning

Sedentary behavior and prolonged sitting are associated with impaired venous return, reduced peripheral blood flow, endothelial dysfunction, and increased cardiovascular risk. Office workers who remain seated for extended periods may experience lower extremity discomfort, edema, and early circulatory impairment.

Buerger-Allen exercises are position-based therapeutic exercises that involve sequential elevation, dependency, and horizontal rest of the lower limbs. These exercises are designed to promote arterial inflow, facilitate venous return, and enhance tissue perfusion without requiring specialized equipment. Previous studies have demonstrated beneficial effects in patients with peripheral vascular disease and diabetes, but evidence regarding their acute effects in healthy sedentary adults is limited.

This study will use a quasi-experimental single-group pretest-posttest design to investigate the immediate effects of Buerger-Allen exercises on lower extremity circulation in sedentary office workers. A total of 35 participants aged 18 to 45 years will be recruited from Istanbul Gelisim University. All participants will complete a standardized 20-minute Buerger-Allen exercise protocol.

Primary outcome measures will include skin surface temperature assessed with infrared thermometry, capillary refill time, ankle-brachial index, peripheral oxygen saturation, and heart rate. Measurements will be performed at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and 10 minutes after the intervention.

The study is expected to provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of a simple and low-cost physiotherapy intervention for improving peripheral circulation and preventing the adverse vascular effects associated with prolonged sedentary behavior.

Studietyp

Interventionell

Inskrivning (Beräknad)

35

Fas

  • Inte tillämpbar

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Studieorter

  • Turkiet (Türkiye)
      • Istanbul, Turkiet (Türkiye)
        • Istanbul Gelisim University
        • Kontakt:
        • Kontakt:
          • Gökay ÇAKIROĞLU, PT

Deltagandekriterier

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Urvalskriterier

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Ja

Beskrivning

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

Studieplan

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Designdetaljer

  • Primärt syfte: Förebyggande
  • Tilldelning: N/A
  • Interventionsmodell: Enskild gruppuppgift
  • Maskning: Ingen (Open Label)

Vapen och interventioner

Deltagargrupp / Arm
Intervention / Behandling
Experimentell: Buerger-Allen Exercise Group
Participants will perform a single standardized 20-minute Buerger-Allen exercise session. Lower extremity circulatory parameters will be assessed before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 10 minutes after the intervention.
Beteende: Buerger-Allen Exercise Program
The intervention consists of a standardized Buerger-Allen exercise protocol involving three sequential positions: (1) elevation of the lower limbs above heart level to facilitate venous return, (2) dependency of the lower limbs to promote arterial blood flow, and (3) horizontal supine rest to stabilize circulation. The complete exercise session lasts approximately 20 minutes and is performed once. Lower extremity circulatory parameters are assessed at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and 10 minutes after the intervention.

Vad mäter studien?

Primära resultatmått

Resultatmått
Åtgärdsbeskrivning
Tidsram
Skin Surface Temperature
Tidsram: Baseline, Immediately After Intervention, and 10 Minutes After Intervention
Skin surface temperature measured with an infrared thermometer in degrees Celsius (°C). Higher values indicate increased peripheral blood flow and tissue perfusion.
Baseline, Immediately After Intervention, and 10 Minutes After Intervention
Capillary Refill Time
Tidsram: Baseline, Immediately After Intervention, and 10 Minutes After Intervention
Capillary refill time measured in seconds. Shorter times indicate improved peripheral microcirculation and tissue perfusion.
Baseline, Immediately After Intervention, and 10 Minutes After Intervention

Sekundära resultatmått

Resultatmått
Åtgärdsbeskrivning
Tidsram
Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
Tidsram: Baseline, Immediately After Intervention, and 10 Minutes After Intervention
Ratio of ankle to brachial systolic blood pressure used to assess lower extremity arterial circulation. Higher values within the normal range indicate better arterial perfusion.
Baseline, Immediately After Intervention, and 10 Minutes After Intervention
Peripheral Oxygen Saturation (SpO₂)
Tidsram: Baseline, Immediately After Intervention, and 10 Minutes After Intervention
Oxygen saturation measured by pulse oximetry and expressed as a percentage (%). Higher values indicate improved peripheral oxygenation.
Baseline, Immediately After Intervention, and 10 Minutes After Intervention
Heart Rate
Tidsram: Baseline, Immediately After Intervention, and 10 Minutes After Intervention
Heart rate measured by pulse oximetry and expressed in beats per minute (bpm).
Baseline, Immediately After Intervention, and 10 Minutes After Intervention

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Sponsor

Istanbul Gelisim University

Utredare

  • Huvudutredare: Busenur KARAGÖZ, MSc, Istanbul Gelisim University

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Studera stora datum

Studiestart (Beräknad)

1 juni 2026

Primärt slutförande (Beräknad)

1 september 2026

Avslutad studie (Beräknad)

1 december 2026

Studieregistreringsdatum

Först inskickad

9 maj 2026

Först inskickad som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna

9 maj 2026

Första postat (Faktisk)

15 maj 2026

Uppdateringar av studier

Senaste uppdatering publicerad (Faktisk)

15 maj 2026

Senaste inskickade uppdateringen som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna

9 maj 2026

Senast verifierad

1 maj 2026

Mer information

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Nyckelord

Ytterligare relevanta MeSH-villkor

Andra studie-ID-nummer

  • IGU-FTR-BAE-2026-001
  • 2209A-2025Fall-Submitted (Annan identifierare: The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TUBITAK))

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IPD-planbeskrivning

Individual participant data will not be made publicly available because no formal data-sharing plan has been established for this investigator-initiated academic study.

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