Status:
UNKNOWN
Effect of Lower Leg Heating and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Exercise Capacity in Patients With PAD
Lead Sponsor:
Salisbury University
Conditions:
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
40-85 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is characterized by poor circulation in the lower extremities that often provokes claudication (leg pain, numbness, and heaviness) with physical exertion. The aim of ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Intermittent claudication (Fontaine Stage II)
- Resting ankle-brachial index (ABI) \< 0.90
- Ability to walk \> 60 meters in six minutes
Exclusion
- Body mass index (BMI) \> 35 kg/m2
- Severe exercise limitations (more than PAD) due to co-morbidity
- Taking illegal/recreational drugs
- Uncontrolled hypertension (\>180/100 mmHg)
- Severe peripheral neuropathy
- Foot ulcers
- Gangrene
- Pregnant or breast feeding
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 15 2015
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
10 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03462472
Start Date
November 15 2015
End Date
June 1 2018
Last Update
March 12 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Salisbury University
Salisbury, Maryland, United States, 21801