Can a pulse test detect PAD?
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study is testing a simple pulse check to see if it can detect peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition that narrows leg arteries. People with or without PAD can join to help see how well the test works.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 19 years or older
- You can understand and sign a consent form
- You may have PAD or may not have it — both are welcome
- You do not have a current or past aortic aneurysm
- You have not had surgery to open blockages in your legs or aorta
- You do not have walking problems from other causes like a muscle or bone injury
- You do not have gangrene or open sores on your toes or feet
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
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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