Ultrasound blood flow test for leg artery disease
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound to measure blood flow in the legs of people with PAD symptoms and healthy volunteers. It aims to improve how doctors assess peripheral arterial disease without invasive tests.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older
- You either have leg pain while walking (claudication) or are a healthy volunteer
- If you have PAD symptoms, you must already be scheduled for vascular testing
- If you are a healthy volunteer, you must have a normal body mass index and no history of smoking, diabetes, or heart disease
- You cannot have gangrene, leg ulcers, or recently had leg surgery or a stent
- You must be able to have an ultrasound scan on your legs
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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