A Hemodynamic Comparison of Stationary and Portable Pneumatic Compression Devices

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Total Hip Arthroplasty

In brief

We are comparing two pneumatic compression devices, VenaFlow (stationary) and MCS (portable) in both the supine an standing position. We will start supine and will take 3 baseline measurements of venous velocity and then apply a device and take 3 measurements of the increase in peak venous velocity. We will repeat this with the second device. We will then have the subject stand and repeat the above with each device. We will randomize the order of the devices in the supine and standing position. This study will involve 10 healthy subjects of various ages and 10 total hip replacements (THR) patients.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02345642

Run by

Hospital for Special Surgery, New York

People needed

20

Starts

2015-02-01

Expected to finish

2016-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-10-16

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Phase one: 10 healthy test subjects will be included of various ages. They will have each pneumatic compression device applied in the supine and then standing positions.
• Phase two: 10 patients following THR on postoperative day #2 will be included. These patients will agree to participate in the study and have to be able to stand for approximately 10 minutes.

You may not qualify if…

• Patients with lymphedema
• Patients with peripheral vascular disease (chronic venous insufficiency)
• Patients who do not wish to participate

Where it is running

• Hospital for Special Surgery — New York, New York, United States

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