RECRUITING

Passive Stretching in Peripheral Arterial Disease Patients

Study Overview

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Description

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) leads to higher mortality rates and strains healthcare systems due to increased costs. It causes leg pain during walking due to reduced blood flow. Nitric oxide (NO) deficiency contributes to vascular issues in PAD, with few effective treatments available. Passive calf muscle stretching boosts NO levels, vascular health, and walking ability in PAD patients. However, the inflammatory processes underlying these improvements are unclear. This study aims to track inflammatory markers and cardiovascular changes during 12 weeks of passive stretching. Additionally, combining stretching with dietary nitrate could further enhance walking capacity by reducing reactive oxygen species. The study will monitor inflammation, vascular function, and oxidative capacity to understand the effects on functional ability in PAD patients. This research is crucial for improving physical function and addressing exercise intolerance in PAD.

Official Title

Passive Stretching and Dietary Nitrate Rescue Functional Capacity in Peripheral Arterial Disease

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-05-20
Study Completion:2028-12-31
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06420752

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:40 Years to 90 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. Age 18 years or older
  2. Willing and able to provide informed consent
  3. Able to understand and follow study procedures
  4. Stable medical condition
  1. Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  2. Severe psychiatric disorders
  3. Active substance abuse
  4. Unstable medical conditions
  5. Inability to comply with study requirements

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Jacob T Caldwell, Ph.D.
CONTACT
608-785-8684
jcaldwell@uwlax.edu

Principal Investigator

Jacob T Caldwell, Ph.D.
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Assistant Professor

Study Locations (Sites)

University of Wisconsin La Crosse
La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54650
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, La Crosse

  • Jacob T Caldwell, Ph.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-05-20
Study Completion Date2028-12-31

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-05-20
Study Completion Date2028-12-31

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Cardiovascular

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Peripheral Arterial Disease
  • Walking, Difficulty
  • Inflammation