Exercise study for leg pain from blocked arteries
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if a supervised exercise program can improve walking ability in people with leg pain caused by blocked arteries (claudication). You may qualify if you have calf pain after walking short distances that goes away with rest.
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Who can take part
- You have calf pain after walking 300 meters or less, and it goes away within 5 minutes of stopping
- Your symptoms have been stable for at least 6 months
- You have an ankle-brachial index (ABI) of 0.7 or lower (a simple test that checks blood flow in your legs)
- You take statins and antiplatelet drugs (like aspirin) for at least 3 months
- You are over 18 years old and can walk on a treadmill
- You do not have diabetes with high blood sugar (HbA1c 6% or less) and have not had a procedure to open leg arteries 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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