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Heat therapy to reduce leg pain and improve walking tolerance in patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease

Study of Heat Therapy for Peripheral Artery Disease

Not Recruiting
100 years or below
All
Phase N/A

Brief description of study.

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether treatment with heat therapy, or thermotherapy, can improve blood flow to calf muscles and enhance walking distance in patients who have intermittent claudication due to peripheral artery disease.

Detailed description of study

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether treatment with heat therapy, or thermotherapy, can improve blood flow to calf muscles and enhance walking distance in patients who have intermittent claudication due to peripheral artery disease.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: peripheral artery disease
  • Age: 100 years or below
  • Gender: All

This study investigates whether heat therapy, also known as thermotherapy, can improve blood flow to calf muscles. It focuses on patients with intermittent claudication, a condition where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs, causing pain during walking.

Participants will undergo procedures that involve applying heat therapy to the affected areas. The study aims to observe changes in blood flow and walking distance, which are important for understanding the potential benefits of this treatment.

  • Who can participate: Individuals aged 18 and older with peripheral artery disease, particularly those experiencing intermittent claudication, are eligible to participate.
  • Study details: Participants will receive heat therapy to see if it improves their condition. The study will measure changes in blood flow and walking ability.
Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1708785351

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