Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Clinical Trial
Official title:
Effect of Neuromuscular Calf Stimulation and Intermittent Pneumatic Compression on Lower Limb Venous Hemodynamics
What is known?
- Disorders of peripheral circulation result in vascular morbidity and mortality
- Augmentation of peripheral circulation has been shown to be of benefit in both venous
and arterial disease
- The benefit of intermittent pneumatic compression is clinically well evidenced.
- The use of intermittent pneumatic compression is limited by compliance issues related to
sleeve application and external power source.
What new information will this trial contribute?
- This evaluates the haemodynamic effect of a new electrical device for augmentation of
peripheral circulation
RATIONALE - Enhancement of peripheral circulation has been shown to be of benefit in many
vascular disorders, and the clinical effectiveness of intermittent pneumatic compression
(IPC) is well established in peripheral vascular disease.
OBJECTIVE - This study aims to compare the haemodynamic efficacy of a novel neuromuscular
electrical stimulation (NMES) device with IPC in healthy subjects.
METHODS - 10 healthy volunteers will be randomised into two groups, in an interventional
cross-over trial. Baseline measurements of haemodynamic velocity and flow will be taken, then
subjects given bilateral therapy with each of the two devices in turn. Laser doppler
fluximetry readings will be taken from the hand and foot. Baseline readings will be compared
with readings taken after immediate cessation of therapy, and after 10 minutes. Tolerability
will be measured using a verbal reported score.
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| Status | Clinical Trial | Phase | |
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| Recruiting |
NCT02444468 -
Preoperative Treatment of Malleolar Fractures
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N/A |