Peripheral Artery DiseaseNCT02280200
Ankle-foot Orthoses for Peripheral Artery Disease
A study testing AFO to improve outcomes in people with Peripheral Artery Disease, run by University of Minnesota at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of an ankle foot orthoses (AFO) on the primary outcome of peak walking time (PWT) in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 40 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- What is being tested?
- AFO to improve outcomes
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 31 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Nov 2014to Dec 2017
- 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 40 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Men and women diagnosed with atherosclerotic peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
- Patients who experience calf claudication
- ≥40 years of age
- An abnormal ankle-brachial index (ABI) of ≤.90.
- For patients with an ABI >.90 and <1.00, a post-exercise ABI drop of 15% or more compared to the resting ABI
Who cannot join
- Lower extremity amputation(s) which interfere(s) with walking.
- Critical limb ischemia (i.e., ischemic rest pain, ulcers/gangrene on the lower extremities).
- Non-atherosclerotic PAD (e.g., popliteal entrapment syndrome, Takayasu's arteritis)
- Major surgical procedures that are contraindicated to an exercise program (e.g., recent organ transplant) or coronary artery bypass graft within 6 months prior to screening.
- Primarily limitations to exercise due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, angina or heart failure.
- Myocardial infarction within 3 months prior to screening.
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- Acute coronary syndrome symptoms diagnosed at time of screening.
- Significant ischemic changes (documented on the 12-lead electrocardiogram) with horizontal or down-sloping ST-segment depression ≥ 0.5mm at rest and >1 mm with exercise in 3 beats for 2 contiguous leads, relative to the PR-segment (or ST-segment elevation ≥1mm).
- Transient ischemic attack or stroke 3 months prior to screening.
- New left bundle branch block or sustained ventricular tachycardia >30 seconds during screening.
- Uncontrolled hypertension defined as ≥180 systolic or ≥100 diastolic resting blood pressure during screening.
- Women who are pregnant (women of childbearing potential, a pregnancy test will be performed at screening.
- Individuals currently incarcerated.
- Evidence of acute impairment from alcohol or other illicit drugs.
- Lack of diabetes control (glycated hemoglobin >12%)
- Patients who are anemic (Hgb <11 g/dL for women and <10 g/dL for men).
- Any other clinically significant diseases (e.g., pulmonary, renal, psychiatric, immunological) that are not stabilized or may otherwise confound the results of the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
International Heart Institute of Montana Foundation
Missoula, Montana, 59802
About this study
Official title: Efficacy of Ankle-Foot Orthoses on Walking Ability in Peripheral Artery Disease: The AFO for PAD Trial I
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of an ankle foot orthoses (AFO) on the primary outcome of peak walking time (PWT) in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD).
Read the detailed description
The investigators will test the hypothesis that PAD patients using an AFO during a graded exercise test will demonstrate a greater PWT compared to PWT assessed without the use of an AFO. Secondary hypotheses include evaluation of the effect of an AFO on: 1) calf muscle function, 2) claudication onset time, 3) functional ability, 4) peak oxygen consumption, and 5) patient-reported outcomes. We will also examine the effects of the AFO on outcomes following 12 weeks of community walking.
- Conditions
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Being tested
- AFO to improve outcomes
- Keywords
- claudication, ankle foot orthoses, community walking exercise
- Medical subject headings
- Peripheral Arterial Disease, Intermittent Claudication
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
AFO to improve outcomesDevice
Ankle foot orthoses (AFO) are light-weight, low profile carbon fiber devices that store and release energy during ambulation. The AFO, in combination with standard of care advice to walk more, will be used to determine if there is any improvement in PAD patient outcomes.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| AFO to improve outcomes | Experimental | Patients completed graded treadmill testing, followed by 12 weeks of unstructured community-based walking using the AFO ad libitum Receives: Device: AFO to improve outcomes |
| Historical Controls | No intervention | Historical PAD control group (n = 10) received upfront advice to walk at home with no intervention |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in WIQ Distance Subscore
In the Walking Impairment Questionnaire distance subcategory, participants are asked to rate the degree of difficulty walking specific distances on a scale from 0 to 4. A score of 0 indicates the inability to walk the distance specified by the question while a score of 4 represents no difficulty. The graded sub-score is multiplied by a pre-specified weight for each sub-category: distance, speed, and number of flights of stairs. The products of these subscores are summed and divided by the maximum possible score to obtain a percent score, ranging from 0 (inability to perform item) to 100 (no difficulty in performing item).
Measured: 12 weeks
Change in WIQ Speed Subscore
In the Walking Impairment Questionnaire speed subcategory, participants are asked to rate the degree of difficulty walking one block at specific speeds, ranging from walking slowly to jogging, on a scale from 0 to 4. A score of 0 indicates the inability to walk the distance specified by the question while a score of 4 represents no difficulty. The graded sub-score is multiplied by a pre-specified weight for each sub-category: distance, speed, and number of flights of stairs. The products of these subscores are summed and divided by the maximum possible score to obtain a percent score, ranging from 0 (inability to perform item) to 100 (no difficulty in performing item).
Measured: 12 weeks
Change in WIQ Stair-Climbing Subscore
In the Walking Impairment Questionnaire stair-climbing subcategory, participants are asked to rate the degree of difficulty climbing a specified number of stair flights, ranging from 1 to 3 stair flights, on a graded scale of 0 to 4. A score of 0 indicates the inability to climb the flights specified by the question while a score of 4 represents no difficulty. The graded sub-score is multiplied by a pre-specified weight for each sub-category: distance, speed, and number of flights of stairs. The products of these subscores are summed and divided by the maximum possible score to obtain a percent score, ranging from 0 (inability to perform item) to 100 (no difficulty in performing item).
Measured: 12 weeks
Change in SF-36 PCS
Change in Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36-item questionnaire, Physical Component Summary The SF-36 has eight scaled subscores (Vitality, Physical functioning, Bodily pain, General health perceptions, Physical role functioning, Emotional role functioning, Social role functioning, Mental health). These subscores are weighted sums of the questions in each section. Scores range from 0 - 100. Lower scores = more disability, higher scores = less disability.
Measured: 12 weeks
Change in SF-36 MCS
Change in Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36-item questionnaire, Mental Component Summary The SF-36 has eight scaled subscores (Vitality, Physical functioning, Bodily pain, General health perceptions, Physical role functioning, Emotional role functioning, Social role functioning, Mental health). These subscores are weighted sums of the questions in each section. Scores range from 0 - 100. Lower scores = more disability, higher scores = less disability.
Measured: 12 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 Oct 2014 (estimated)
- Study startNov 2014
- Primary completionDec 2017
- Study completionDec 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Peripheral Artery DiseaseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of MinnesotaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 31 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Minnesota
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Ryan J. Mays, PhD, MPH, MS, Principal investigator, International Heart Institute of Montana Foundation
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02280200
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Mays-2
- Other IDs
- U54GM104944
- Status last verified
- Jul 2019
- First submitted
- 28 Oct 2014
- Last updated
- 31 Jul 2019
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Mays RJ, Mays AA, Mizner RL. Efficacy of ankle-foot orthoses on walking ability in peripheral artery disease. Vasc Med. 2019 Aug;24(4):324-331. doi: 10.1177/1358863X19831765. Epub 2019 Mar 29.
PubMed 30924412
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 31 Jul 2019. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Efficacy of Ankle-Foot Orthoses on Walking Ability in Peripheral Artery Disease: The AFO for PAD Trial I
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02280200
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Mays-2
- Conditions
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Keywords
- claudication, ankle foot orthoses, community walking exercise
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 31 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of MinnesotaUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
- Study start
- Nov 2014
- Primary completion
- Dec 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- Dec 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 31 Oct 2014 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 31 Jul 2019
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of an ankle foot orthoses (AFO) on the primary outcome of peak walking time (PWT) in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD).
Detailed description
The investigators will test the hypothesis that PAD patients using an AFO during a graded exercise test will demonstrate a greater PWT compared to PWT assessed without the use of an AFO. Secondary hypotheses include evaluation of the effect of an AFO on: 1) calf muscle function, 2) claudication onset time, 3) functional ability, 4) peak oxygen consumption, and 5) patient-reported outcomes. We will also examine the effects of the AFO on outcomes following 12 weeks of community walking.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| AFO to improve outcomes | Experimental | Device: AFO to improve outcomesPatients completed graded treadmill testing, followed by 12 weeks of unstructured community-based walking using the AFO ad libitum |
| Historical Controls | No intervention | –Historical PAD control group (n = 10) received upfront advice to walk at home with no intervention |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 40 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Men and women diagnosed with atherosclerotic peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
- Patients who experience calf claudication
- ≥40 years of age
- An abnormal ankle-brachial index (ABI) of ≤.90.
- For patients with an ABI >.90 and <1.00, a post-exercise ABI drop of 15% or more compared to the resting ABI
Key exclusion criteria (17 listed)
- Lower extremity amputation(s) which interfere(s) with walking.
- Critical limb ischemia (i.e., ischemic rest pain, ulcers/gangrene on the lower extremities).
- Non-atherosclerotic PAD (e.g., popliteal entrapment syndrome, Takayasu's arteritis)
- Major surgical procedures that are contraindicated to an exercise program (e.g., recent organ transplant) or coronary artery bypass graft within 6 months prior to screening.
- Primarily limitations to exercise due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, angina or heart failure.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| AFO to improve outcomesAnkle foot orthoses (AFO) are light-weight, low profile carbon fiber devices that store and release energy during ambulation. The AFO, in combination with standard of care advice to walk more, will be used to determine if there is any improvement in PAD patient outcomes. | Device | AFO to improve outcomes |
Primary outcome
Change in WIQ Distance Subscore
Time frame: 12 weeks
In the Walking Impairment Questionnaire distance subcategory, participants are asked to rate the degree of difficulty walking specific distances on a scale from 0 to 4. A score of 0 indicates the inability to walk the distance specified by the question while a score of 4 represents no difficulty. The graded sub-score is multiplied by a pre-specified weight for each sub-category: distance, speed, and number of flights of stairs. The products of these subscores are summed and divided by the maximum possible score to obtain a percent score, ranging from 0 (inability to perform item) to 100 (no difficulty in performing item).
Change in WIQ Speed Subscore
Time frame: 12 weeks
In the Walking Impairment Questionnaire speed subcategory, participants are asked to rate the degree of difficulty walking one block at specific speeds, ranging from walking slowly to jogging, on a scale from 0 to 4. A score of 0 indicates the inability to walk the distance specified by the question while a score of 4 represents no difficulty. The graded sub-score is multiplied by a pre-specified weight for each sub-category: distance, speed, and number of flights of stairs. The products of these subscores are summed and divided by the maximum possible score to obtain a percent score, ranging from 0 (inability to perform item) to 100 (no difficulty in performing item).
Change in WIQ Stair-Climbing Subscore
Time frame: 12 weeks
In the Walking Impairment Questionnaire stair-climbing subcategory, participants are asked to rate the degree of difficulty climbing a specified number of stair flights, ranging from 1 to 3 stair flights, on a graded scale of 0 to 4. A score of 0 indicates the inability to climb the flights specified by the question while a score of 4 represents no difficulty. The graded sub-score is multiplied by a pre-specified weight for each sub-category: distance, speed, and number of flights of stairs. The products of these subscores are summed and divided by the maximum possible score to obtain a percent score, ranging from 0 (inability to perform item) to 100 (no difficulty in performing item).
Change in SF-36 PCS
Time frame: 12 weeks
Change in Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36-item questionnaire, Physical Component Summary The SF-36 has eight scaled subscores (Vitality, Physical functioning, Bodily pain, General health perceptions, Physical role functioning, Emotional role functioning, Social role functioning, Mental health). These subscores are weighted sums of the questions in each section. Scores range from 0 - 100. Lower scores = more disability, higher scores = less disability.
Change in SF-36 MCS
Time frame: 12 weeks
Change in Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36-item questionnaire, Mental Component Summary The SF-36 has eight scaled subscores (Vitality, Physical functioning, Bodily pain, General health perceptions, Physical role functioning, Emotional role functioning, Social role functioning, Mental health). These subscores are weighted sums of the questions in each section. Scores range from 0 - 100. Lower scores = more disability, higher scores = less disability.
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 31 Jul 2019.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 30924412Mays RJ, Mays AA, Mizner RL. Efficacy of ankle-foot orthoses on walking ability in peripheral artery disease. Vasc Med. 2019 Aug;24(4):324-331. doi: 10.1177/1358863X19831765. Epub 2019 Mar 29.
- Click here for more information about the sponsorLink provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Ryan J. Mays, PhD, MPH, MS principal investigator
International Heart Institute of Montana Foundation
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing AFO to improve outcomes in people with Peripheral Artery Disease, run by University of Minnesota at 1 site in United States.
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 5 inclusion and 17 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 31 Jul 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 States. 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 31 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?
Change in WIQ Distance Subscore (time frame: 12 weeks). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT02280200, 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 31 Jul 2019.