Heat therapy for leg pain in VA patients with PAD and nerve damage
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests if a treatment called shortwave diathermy (a type of gentle heat therapy) can improve leg symptoms for people with PAD and nerve damage. It is only for patients at the Indianapolis VA.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD).
- You have been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage in your feet or legs).
- You are a patient at the Indianapolis VA.
- You do not have any open wounds or ulcers on your legs or feet.
- You do not have metal implants (like a pacemaker or surgical staples) in your legs or lower back.
- You are 18 years or older.
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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