Polestriding Versus Walking for Subjects With Poor Leg Circulation

Completed · Phase 2

Conditions studied: Peripheral Arterial Disease

In brief

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of polestriding (walking with poles) and traditional walking on physical endurance in subjects with poor circulation in their legs. Another goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of a walking program in increasing the amount of oxygen in the calf muscles and therefore improving overall physical activity and quality of life.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00719355

Run by

University of Illinois at Chicago

People needed

146

Starts

2005-06-01

Expected to finish

2011-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-02-12

Who can join

Age: 21 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Peripheral Vascular Disease
• Cramping/Claudication Pain in legs while walking
• Ankle Brachial Index (measure of circulation by doppler) .90 or less

You may not qualify if…

• Ulcers or sores on feet or legs
• Unable to walk or confined to a wheelchair
• Amputations or severe arthritis pain in shoulders, knees, or hips
• Medical conditions which would exclude subject from participating in an exercise program
• Vascular Surgery within the last six months, or planning vascular surgery

Where it is running

• Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital — Hines, Illinois, United States

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