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Star-Close Early Ambulation Trial

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Cardiovascular Disease
Interventions
Behavioral: Walking
Registration Number
NCT00590798
Lead Sponsor
Ernest Mazzaferri
Brief Summary

To confirm that patients who receive the Star-Close vascular closure system (VCS) can safely ambulate within 30 minutes of catheterization.

Detailed Description

To confirm that patients who receive the Star-Close vascular closure system (VCS) after diagnostic cardiac catheterization can safely ambulate within 30 minutes of catheterization.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
58
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients admitted to for an outpatient left heart catheterization
  • Catheterization through the femoral artery
  • Able to ambulate at least 20 feet
  • Able to receive the Star-Close Vascular Closure System
  • Be a candidate for hospital discharge following catheterization
Exclusion Criteria
  • Known peripheral arterial disease
  • Blood pressure greater than 180/110
  • Pregnant or lactating
  • Anemic or low blood count
  • Blood thinning medication within 5 days before catheterization
  • Unable to walk 20 feet with out rest
  • Complications during catheterization procedure

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
1WalkingPatients are asked to walk within 30 minutes after implantation of the Star- Close vascular closure system.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Occurrence or absence of adverse outcomes after ambulation within 30 minutes of cardiac catheterization7 days post procedure
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The Ohio State University Medical Center

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Columbus, Ohio, United States

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