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Intermittent Pneumatic CompressionNCT01939288

Effect of Neuromuscular Calf Stimulation and Intermittent Pneumatic Compression on Lower Limb Venous Hemodynamics

A study testing Neuromuscular stimulation, followed by intermittent pneumatic compression and Intermittent pneumatic compression, followed by neuromuscular stimulation in people with Intermittent Pneumatic Compression, run by Imperial College London at 1 site in United Kingdom.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

What is known? Disorders of peripheral circulation result in vascular morbidity and mortality Augmentation of peripheral circulation has been shown to be of benefit in both venous and arterial disease The benefit of intermittent pneumatic compression is clinically well evidenced. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
What is being tested?
Neuromuscular stimulation, followed by intermittent pneumatic compression and Intermittent pneumatic compression, followed by neuromuscular stimulation
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
10 participants
Where
1 siteUnited Kingdom
Study dates
Dec 2012to Dec 2013
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age >18 yrs, Body Mass Index (BMI) 17-30Kg/m2

Who cannot join

  • History of heart disease or respiratory disorder, pregnancy, history of peripheral vascular disease or previous thromboembolic event, ABPI< 0.9, cardiac pacemaker, history of leg fractures and/or presence of metal implants in the leg, long distance travel within one week prior to study

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United Kingdom1 site
  • Academic Vascular Surgery, Charing Cross Hospital

    London, W6 8RF

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About this study

What is known?

  • Disorders of peripheral circulation result in vascular morbidity and mortality
  • Augmentation of peripheral circulation has been shown to be of benefit in both venous and arterial disease
  • The benefit of intermittent pneumatic compression is clinically well evidenced.
  • The use of intermittent pneumatic compression is limited by compliance issues related to sleeve application and external power source.

What new information will this trial contribute?

  • This evaluates the haemodynamic effect of a new electrical device for augmentation of peripheral circulation
Read the detailed description

RATIONALE - Enhancement of peripheral circulation has been shown to be of benefit in many vascular disorders, and the clinical effectiveness of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) is well established in peripheral vascular disease.

OBJECTIVE - This study aims to compare the haemodynamic efficacy of a novel neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) device with IPC in healthy subjects.

METHODS - 10 healthy volunteers will be randomised into two groups, in an interventional cross-over trial. Baseline measurements of haemodynamic velocity and flow will be taken, then subjects given bilateral therapy with each of the two devices in turn. Laser doppler fluximetry readings will be taken from the hand and foot. Baseline readings will be compared with readings taken after immediate cessation of therapy, and after 10 minutes. Tolerability will be measured using a verbal reported score.

Being tested
Neuromuscular stimulation, followed by intermittent pneumatic compression, Intermittent pneumatic compression, followed by neuromuscular stimulation
Keywords
neuromuscular stimulation, intermittent pneumatic compression

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Neuromuscular stimulation, followed by intermittent pneumatic compressionDevice

    Also called Device 1 followed by a break, followed by device 2

  • Intermittent pneumatic compression, followed by neuromuscular stimulationDevice

    Also called Device 2, followed by a short break then device 2

Study groups in NCT01939288
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group 1ExperimentalHalf of recruited subjects (n=5)
Receives: Device: Neuromuscular stimulation, followed by intermittent pneumatic compression
Group 2ExperimentalOther half of recruited subjects (n=5)
Receives: Device: Intermittent pneumatic compression, followed by neuromuscular stimulation

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. IPC(on) Peak Velocity Change From Baseline

    Ultrasound measurements of peak velocity. This is taken from the left leg superficial femoral vein and artery

    Measured: One day

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted11 Sep 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study startDec 2012
  3. Primary completionDec 2013
  4. Study completionDec 2013

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Basic science
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
10 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01939288
Sponsor's protocol ID
JROHH0324
Status last verified
Sep 2019
First submitted
8 Aug 2013
Last updated
20 Sep 2019
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Williams KJ, Moore HM, Davies AH. Haemodynamic changes with the use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation compared to intermittent pneumatic compression. Phlebology. 2015 Jun;30(5):365-72. doi: 10.1177/0268355514531255. Epub 2014 Apr 10.

    PubMed 24722790

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Neuromuscular stimulation, followed by intermittent pneumatic compression and Intermittent pneumatic compression, followed by neuromuscular stimulation in people with Intermittent Pneumatic Compression, run by Imperial College London at 1 site in United Kingdom.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Sep 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United Kingdom. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 22 Jul 2019). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

IPC(on) Peak Velocity Change From Baseline (time frame: One day). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01939288, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Sep 2019.

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