Walking improvement study for leg pain from PAD
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests if a combination of a behavioral program and electrical stimulation (TENS) can help people with peripheral artery disease walk farther with less pain. It aims to boost physical activity and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- Diagnosed with peripheral artery disease and have leg pain when walking (claudication) that has been stable for at least 3 months
- Your walking is limited mainly by this leg pain, not by other conditions like arthritis or breathing problems
- You can read and speak English well enough to complete study tasks
- You are able to give your written consent to take part
- You do not have any of the following: planned leg surgery or procedure in the next 3 months, critical limb ischemia, a pacemaker or other implanted electrical device, epilepsy, or a skin condition where the electrical pads would be placed
- You have not had a major surgery, heart attack, or stroke in the last 6 months
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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