Body scan predicts exercise success for leg pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at whether the amount of muscle and fat in your body (from a CT scan) can predict how well you will respond to a supervised exercise program for leg pain caused by narrowed leg arteries. The exercise program is already part of your care, and the study just uses existing scans to understand what makes exercise more effective.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD), which means narrowed leg arteries affecting blood flow.
- Your leg pain occurs only with activity and goes away with rest (not at rest or with wounds).
- You are scheduled for a 36-session supervised exercise therapy program.
- You have had a CT scan that includes a slice at the level of your lower spine (L3) that can be analyzed.
- You are able to give informed consent and are healthy enough to exercise without major risks.
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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