RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06041880

Passive Calf Stretching Therapy in Peripheral Artery Disease

To Stretch, Not Strain: Impact of Passive Stretching on Calf Muscle and Gait Mechanics in PAD


Sponsor

Penn State University

Enrollment

24 participants

Start Date

Apr 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effects of passive calf muscle stretching in patients diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD). The main question it aims to answer are: 1. To determine if daily calf muscle stretching at home improves calf muscle and vascular health. 2. To determine if daily calf muscle stretching at home improves walking performance. Participants will use inflatable ankle splints for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 4-weeks on both days and 4-weeks of no stretching.


Eligibility

Min Age: 40 YearsMax Age: 85 Years

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This clinical trial is studying Passive calf muscle stretching device for people with claudication, intermittent and peripheral artery disease. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

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Interventions

DEVICEPassive calf muscle stretching device

Modified night splints will be used to passive stretch the calf muscle.


Locations(1)

Penn State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, United States

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