Global Vascular Effects of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression-Pilot Study

NCT01064323 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 10

Last updated 2017-08-17

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Summary

Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) of the lower extremities is a well-established technique for preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and for treating venous stasis. IPC will be done in the home for 3 divided hours every day for 4 weeks. Lab tests, brachial ultrasound and MRI testing will be performed at baseline and after 4 weeks of daily IPC therapy.

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Conditions

Interventions

DEVICE

Intermittent pneumatic compression of the lower extremities

IPC will be done for 3 divided hours daily for 4 weeks

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Harry Silber, MD · JHU

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
21 Years
Max Age
90 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2009-01-31
Primary Completion
2010-06-30
Completion
2014-01-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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