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Flow Augmentation Study in Postthrombotic Patients

Not Applicable
Terminated
Conditions
Postthrombotic Syndrome
Interventions
Device: Flow augmentation
Registration Number
NCT03111758
Lead Sponsor
Maastricht University Medical Center
Brief Summary

Rationale:

Stent therapy has been proven to be an effective form of therapy in the treatment of chronic iliofemoral and iliocaval post-thrombotic obstruction. During the first post-intervention day intermittent pneumatic compression stockings (IPCS) are necessary to augment venous flow. This will inherently prevent early stent occlusion. Our aim is to investigate whether the Geko device is effective as IPCS regarding augmentation of flow in post-thrombotic patients during the first day after stenting.

Objective: The primary objective of this study is to identify whether the Geko system is effective in augmenting flow compared to IPCS in post-thrombotic limbs before after stenting.

Study design: Interventional pilot study with randomized cross-sectional design.

Study population: Patients with a post-thrombotic obstruction undergoing a percutaneous procedure (PTA, stenting).

Intervention (if applicable): Treatment with intermittent pneumatic compression stockings (IPCS) and Geko-device.

Main study parameters/endpoints: The main endpoint and parameter of this study is time-averaged maximum flow velocity (TAMFV), measured by duplex ultrasonography using its pulse wave Doppler function.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria
  • Post-thrombotic obstruction that requires percutaneous intervention through stenting, minimally 18 years of age
Exclusion Criteria
  • Peripheral arterial disease, comorbidities leading to impaired muscle function of either lower limb, co-morbidities affecting the circulatory system, history of deep venous surgery in either lower limb or groin, allergies to the plasters, pregnancy.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
IPCSFlow augmentationIntermittent Pneumotic Compression Stocking
Geko DeviceFlow augmentationNeuromuscular Stimulator
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time Averaged Maximum Flow VelocityFive times one minute measurement

time-averaged maximum flow velocity (TAMFV), measured by duplex ultrasonography (DUS) using its pulse wave Doppler function

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Maastricht UMC

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Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands

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