Hemodynamic Effects of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression for Sports: A Double-blinded Randomized Crossover Study
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Sponsor
- University of Maia
- Enrollment
- 23
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- End-diastolic peak velocity
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of this randomized crossover trial is to assess the hemodynamic effects caused by the use of 2 distinct intermittent pneumatic compression protocols on athletes.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
- Does intermittent pneumatic compression enhance athletes blood flow?
- If yes, what pressure is better to cause this enhancement?
Investigators
Filipe Silvano Pinto Maia
Principal Investigator
University of Maia
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •male gender
- •competing in soccer of track and field for at least two years
- •not have performed any physical activity on the data collection day
Exclusion Criteria
- •more than one risk factor for thromboembolism (e.g., use of tobacco, varicose veins)
- •injured athletes
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
End-diastolic peak velocity
Time Frame: 2 minutes before the IPC protocol, during (8th minute mark - at different phases of the IPC cycle), and 2 minutes after the conclusion of the 15 minute protocol.
End-diastolic peak velocity will be assessed in a supine position on the right common femoral artery using an ultrasound (Logiq e BT12; General Electric, Fairfield, CT, USA) with a 3 to 12 MHz multi-frequency linear phase array transducer.
Systolic peak velocity
Time Frame: 2 minutes before the IPC protocol, during (8th minute mark - at different phases of the IPC cycle), and 2 minutes after the conclusion of the 15 minute protocol.
Systolic peak velocity will be assessed in a supine position on the right common femoral artery using an ultrasound (Logiq e BT12; General Electric, Fairfield, CT, USA) with a 3 to 12 MHz multi-frequency linear phase array transducer.
Arterial Diameter
Time Frame: 2 minutes before the IPC protocol, during (8th minute mark), and 2 minutes after the conclusion of the 15 minute protocol.
Assessment of arterial diameter via automatic edge detection software (FMD Studio, Pisa, Italy) measuring the distance between the near and far wall of the intima
Secondary Outcomes
- Heart rate(2 minutes before the IPC protocol, during (8th minute mark - at different phases of the IPC cycle), and 2 minutes after the conclusion of the 15 minute protocol.)