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Exoskeleton Optimization for Peripheral Artery Disease
Study Summary
This trial is testing a new, faster method to optimize exoskeletons for people with peripheral artery disease.
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Inclusion Criteria
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- You are unable to understand or respond to visual signals because you are blind.I have severe leg pain or tissue loss because of poor blood flow.My blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes have been stable for over 6 weeks.I recently had a blood clot or injury affecting my leg.My walking is limited due to conditions not related to artery disease.You cannot follow instructions because you are deaf.I meet the size requirements for the exoskeleton.I am currently experiencing pain or have an injury in my leg.Your ankle-brachial index at rest is less than 0.90.I can walk on a treadmill for several 5-minute periods.I have a history of leg pain when walking.I have a foot ulcer.
- Group 1: Optimal assistance pattern
- Group 2: Effects on endurance
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many individuals have been accepted into this clinical trial?
"Confirmed. Information available on clinicaltrials.gov verifies that this medical trial is open for recruitment, having been initiated on January 31st 2022 and most recently updated November 4th 2022. 22 patients are requested to join at a single site."
Is there an opportunity for me to participate in this experiment?
"22 individuals, aged 19-85 and afflicted with peripheral arterial disease, are suitable for participation in this trial. Furthermore, they must satisfy the following conditions: Be legally competent to give consent; Exhibit chronic claudication symptoms; Possess a waist circumference of 78 – 92 cm and thigh length between 48 - 60cm (with minimum 28cm); Have an ankle-brachial index below 0.90 at rest; Demonstrate stable blood pressure levels alongside regulated lipides/diabetes over 6 weeks period; Walk on treadmill for multiple 5 minutes spans without difficulty."
Does the eligibility criteria of this study extend to those over 30 years old?
"This research is recruiting participants who are 19 years or older and 85 years old or younger."
Are volunteers still being sought for this research project?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical research is recruiting participants as of November 4th 2022. Initially posted on January 31st, the trial has been updated in the interim."
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