Special Shoes for Peripheral Arterial Disease
(PAD Trial)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial is testing special shoes for patients with PAD to help them walk better and with less pain. The shoes provide an extra boost with each step, which can improve mobility and quality of life for these patients.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but it requires that your blood pressure, lipid, and diabetes medications be stable for 6 weeks before joining.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Assistive tennis shoes for Peripheral Arterial Disease?
Research on rocker-soled shoes, which are similar to assistive tennis shoes, shows they can help people with calf claudication (pain due to poor blood flow) walk longer distances and reduce pain. This suggests that assistive tennis shoes might also be effective for people with peripheral arterial disease.12345
Are special shoes for peripheral arterial disease safe for humans?
How do special shoes for peripheral arterial disease differ from other treatments?
Special shoes for peripheral arterial disease, like rocker-soled shoes, are unique because they are designed to reduce the workload on calf muscles, which can help increase walking distance and reduce symptoms of calf claudication (pain caused by too little blood flow during exercise). Unlike drugs or surgical options, these shoes offer a non-invasive way to improve mobility and quality of life for patients.123910
Research Team
Sara A. Myers, PhD
Principal Investigator
Omaha VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System, Omaha, NE
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for individuals who can consent, have chronic leg pain during exercise due to PAD with an ankle brachial index below 0.90, and stable blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes management. It's not for those with severe PAD causing rest pain or tissue loss, recent ischemic events in the legs from clots or trauma, or walking issues caused by other health problems.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline Assessment
Participants undergo baseline assessments including treadmill tests and preference evaluations for assistive shoes
Treatment
Participants use assistive shoes (CF or SL) for regular daily use to improve walking performance
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in physical activity, quality of life, and walking distance
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Assistive tennis shoes
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
VA Office of Research and Development
Lead Sponsor
University of Nebraska
Collaborator