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Investigating a Model for Acute Ischemic Pain in Humans

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Registration Number
NCT02192242
Lead Sponsor
Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich
Brief Summary

The pathophysiology of acute ischemic pain is not well established. The aim of the present study was to investigate acute ischemic pain in humans with a view to establish a scientific model to perform future studies. The investigators examined whether peripheral nerve damage and acute inflammation occur during short episodes of acute ischemia.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
11
Inclusion Criteria
  • patients over 40 years
  • unilateral femoral-popliteal PAD, Fontaine grade II
Exclusion Criteria
  • patients with pain at rest or other pain origin
  • diabetic polyneuropathy
  • deep vein thrombosis

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Induce acute ischemic painduring treadmill exercise (less than 15 minutes)

To induce acute ischemic pain, patients performed treadmill exercise until intolerable pain developed.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Hospital Munich, Pettenkoferstr. 8a

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Munich, Germany

University Hospital Munich, Pettenkoferstr. 8a
🇩🇪Munich, Germany

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