The effect of a novel floor-based dome device on lower limb haemodynamics of seated individuals
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Venous thromboembolismBlood - Clotting disordersCardiovascular - Diseases of the vasculature and circulation including the lymphatic system
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12614000020684
- Lead Sponsor
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 10
Inclusion Criteria
Able to provide informed consent
Aged between 18 and 65 years
Exclusion Criteria
1. History of previous or current deep vein thrombosis
2. Pregnancy (this may alter lower limb venous return from compression at the level of the iliac vein)
3. History or clinical features of peripheral vascular disease (including arterial and venous insufficiency), or other lower limb abnormalities, such as peripheral neuropathy, scleroderma, lymphoedema, or joint deformity from inflammatory arthritis
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Peak systolic Velocity (cm/sec) at the popliteal vein in the dome-mobilised limb versus the non-mobilised limb as measured by doppler ultrasound under use of trained ultrasonographers[14 minutes]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Peak systolic flow velocity (cm/s) in the popliteal vein of both the dome-mobilised and immobile leg as measured by doppler ultrasound under use of trained ultrasonographers[10 and 18 minutes];Mean flow velocity (cm/s), in the popliteal vein of both the dome-mobilised and immobile leg as measured by doppler ultrasound under use of trained ultrasonographers.<br>The test will be undertaken using doppler ultrasound.[10, 14 and 18 minutes];Vein diameter (mm)in the popliteal vein of both the dome-mobilised and immobile leg as measured by doppler ultrasound under use of trained ultrasonographers <br>The test will be undertaken using doppler ultrasound.[10, 14 and 18 minutes];Total volume flow (L/s) in the popliteal vein of both the dome-mobilised and immobile leg as measured by doppler ultrasound under use of trained ultrasonographers.<br>The test will be undertaken using doppler ultrasound. [10,14 and 18 minutes]