Acute Hemodynamic and Biological Effects of ECP and Exercise

Patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease Clinical Trial

Official title: Acute Cardiovascular Effects of External Counterpulsation (ECP) in Comparison With Physical Exercise in Healthy Individuals

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study in humans with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) treatable by percutaneous intervention (PCI) is to evaluate the efficacy of Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) with regard to coronary collateral growth.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Diagnostic

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Coronary Artery Disease
• Coronary Disease
• Myocardial Ischemia
• Patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease

• NCT number: NCT02014090
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University Hospital Inselspital, Berne
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: March 2008
• Completion date: October 2011