Heat therapy for peripheral artery disease
Part of Heart & circulation, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests if regular heat therapy (like sauna or hot water) can improve walking and blood flow in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and leg pain when walking.
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Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old.
- You have leg pain when walking due to PAD (diagnosed by a doctor).
- Your ankle-brachial index (ABPI) is less than 0.9 at rest or drops after exercise.
- You can walk without help and speak English.
- You do not have diabetes, active cancer, or recent heart problems.
- You have not had heat syncope (fainting from heat) before.
- You are postmenopausal or not on hormone therapy.
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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