Study limitations
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The study is not without limitations. Lack of women and ethnic diversity in the sample limits the generalizability of the findings. The majority (86%) of patients in the study were White men. Women and ethnic minorities are often underrepresented in PAD prospective randomized controlled trialsThe priority for future research on this topic is the progression to a full-scale definitive trial. Such a trial should engage stakeholders, namely patients and NHS collaborators, from the outset. Meaningful engagement with stakeholders at each stage of the research will maximize the potential of developing the intervention to be more effective for real-world applications.