Overview

Intermittent Mechanical Compression For Peripheral Arterial Disease

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-12-01
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
All
Summary
The study tests the use of a portable mechanical compression device (FM220, Flowmedic, USA) for the treatment of claudication and peripheral arterial disease. Major endpoints are improved exercise tolerance and relevant blood pressure ratios
Phase:
Phase 4
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
No
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Hospital Universitario Getafe
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- stable claudication with an absolute claudication distance >40 meters but <300

- resting ABI in the affected limb <0.8

Exclusion Criteria:

- presence of diabetes