The influence of leg position on muscle activity during electrostimulatio

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Deep vein thrombosis; Circulatory System

• Registration Number: ISRCTN28232918
• Lead Sponsor: Bournemouth University

Brief Summary

2018 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31191945/ (added 18/08/2023)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-07-28
• Study Completion: 2015-09-29
• Last Update Posted: 28 August 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 15

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 55 years and above
2. Good general health
3. Able to understand the Participant Information Sheet (PIS) and willing to sign the written Informed Consent form
4. Able and willing to follow the protocol requirements

Exclusion Criteria

1. Has a neuromuscular, haematological and/or cardiovascular disorder
2. Has a pacemaker
3. Chronic obesity (body mass index (BMI) >40kg/m2)
4. Pregnancy
5. Recently undergone surgery and/or suffered illness
6. History or signs of previous superficial or deep vein thrombosis (DVT)/pulmonary embolism
7. Varicosities, ulceration or erosion around the area of the leg where the study device would be fitted
8. Not able to fit the Geko electrostimulation device

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified