A Comparison of Sequential Compression Devices and Foot Pumps in the Obstetric Population

NCT00356434 · Status: TERMINATED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 11

Last updated 2017-08-18

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Summary

The researchers at Johns Hopkins University believe that the foot pump will be superior to sequential compression devices in comfort and patient compliance which may increase provider efforts to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in pregnancy.

Conditions

  • Thrombophilia

Interventions

DEVICE

Kendall A-V foot impulse pump, model 6060

Will wear device for DVT prevention and receive questionnaire about compliance and comfort. Will also undergo random checks to confirm compliance with instructions and use

DEVICE

Kendall sequential compression device, model 9525

Will wear device for DVT prevention and receive questionnaire about compliance and comfort. Will also undergo random checks to confirm compliance with instructions and use

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Abimbola Aina, MD · Johns Hopkins University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
50 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2008-11-30
Primary Completion
2009-11-30
Completion
2009-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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