Using light and sound to check leg artery health
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial uses a special imaging test (photoacoustic tomography) to see how well blood flows in the legs. It is for people with or without peripheral artery disease (PAD) to help improve diagnosis.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older
- You cannot be pregnant or nursing
- You cannot have had photodynamic therapy in the last month (a type of light-based cancer treatment)
- You cannot have metal implants in your lower legs or feet
- You cannot have open wounds on your lower legs or feet
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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