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The Initial Effect of Training on Mitochondrial Function in Patients With Intermittent Claudication

Completed
Conditions
Intermittent Claudication
Interventions
Behavioral: exercise
Registration Number
NCT01842412
Lead Sponsor
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Brief Summary

The hypothesis of this study is that one bout of leg exercise gives acute qualitative changes in mitochondrial function in claudication. Final purpose is to determine the optimal exercise frequency in treatment of claudication.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • A history of any type of uni- or bilateral exertion leg pain.
  • A maximal claudication distance that is less than 300 meter
  • Diagnosed with intermittent claudication secondary to vascular insufficiency
  • An ankle-brachial index between 0.4 and 0.9.
  • Lives in Trondheim
Exclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosed with critical limb ischemia
  • ankle-brachial index > 0.90 or < 0.4
  • Limited exercise tolerance
  • Warfarin or heparin usage
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Underwent a vascular intervention in the last 3 months
  • Active cancer, renal- or liver disease.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
healthyexercise-
claudicationexercise-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mitochondrial functionOne day

respirometry

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department for circulation and medical imaging, NTNU

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Trondheim, Postboks 8905, Norway

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