Body scans and exercise for leg artery disease
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a CT scan of your body composition can predict how well you respond to a supervised exercise program for peripheral artery disease (PAD). It may help doctors personalize exercise plans for people with leg pain while walking.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You have confirmed peripheral artery disease (PAD) based on tests like ankle blood pressure, ultrasound, or CT scan.
- You have leg pain or cramping while walking that goes away with rest (Fontaine stage IIa or IIb).
- You are scheduled for a 36-session supervised exercise program at the study center.
- You already have a CT scan that includes a slice at a specific level of your spine (L3) that can be analyzed.
- You are able to give written informed consent.
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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