Skins>> Travel and Recovery (JetSkins™) Flight Trial 1001
A Randomized, Crossover, Open-Label Study of the Effectiveness of JetSkins™ in Reducing In-Flight Ankle Oedema
Skins Compression Garments Pty Ltd
50 participants
Apr 19, 2006
Interventional
Conditions
Summary
This study is being conducted in order to see if JetSkins™ reduce ankle swelling associated with flying. There have been other studies on garments very similar to JetSkins™ (compression garments) that show you can significantly reduce swelling in your ankles if you wear these garments during long haul flights (over 5 hours).
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- Confirmed return flight booking with at least a 5 hour continuous sector in both directions.
Exclusion Criteria1
- Previous history of DVT Cardiovascular disease Coagulation disorders Varicose veins Bone or joint problems Diabetes Hypertension Obesity Neoplastic disease within previous 2 years except BCC.
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Interventions
Skins>> Travel and Recovery compression garments (JetSkins™) ARTG ID: 80116 Class 1 Medical Device these are worn prior to take off and for the duration of the flight sector (minimum of 5 hours). There is a mimimum 48 hour washout period between flights.
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ACTRN12606000150549