Red light treatment for circulation problems in leg arteries
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a red-light therapy can improve symptoms or function in people with peripheral artery disease (poor blood flow to the legs). You may qualify if your leg circulation test is abnormal and you can safely take part in the study.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 to 85 years old
- Have peripheral artery disease confirmed by a leg circulation test (ankle-brachial index less than 0.9, or greater than 1.1 at rest or during walking)
- Be able to understand and sign consent (and read/speak English)
- Not be pregnant
- Have stable health: blood pressure must not be uncontrolled (over 160/95) and medical issues must be under control
- Not have certain conditions (for example pulmonary hypertension, sickle cell disease, spinal stenosis or other nerve-related problems, an internal heart blood-flow connection/shunt, or an allergy to a contrast medicine called perflutren)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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