Saving Legs & Lives: Cardiovascular rehabilitation following leg vascular surgery.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: peripheral artery disease; intermittent claudication; Cardiovascular - Diseases of the vasculature and circulation including the lymphatic system; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Other physical medicine / rehabilitation

• Registration Number: ACTRN12623000190606
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of the Sunshine Coast

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-02-23
• Last Update Posted: 10 June 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 66

Inclusion Criteria

1. Adult (18 years old or greater) with a formal diagnosis of PAD by a vascular surgeon.
2. Have had lower limb revascularisation procedure (i.e., angioplasty, bypass, hybrid) in the previous 12 months.
3. Clearance and approval to participate from the treating vascular surgeon, including verification that the patient has adequately recovered from any recent (< 6 weeks) lower limb revascularisation procedure.
4. Able to understand and communicate in English sufficient to complete the informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Unable to walk independently.
2. Previous lower limb amputation or current tissue necrosis (ulceration or gangrene) that limits the ability to undertake walking tests.
3. Deemed not eligible to particate in cardiovascular rehabilitation for reasons such as: unstable angina, acute heart failure, recent cerebrovascular event, uncontrolled resting hypertension (resting SBP > 180mmHg, resting DBP > 100mmHg), uncontrolled diabetes, symptomatic hypotension, uncontrolled sinus tachycardia (> 100bpm), uncontrolled/complex arrythmias. Eligibility for cardiovascular rehabilitation will be determined by the cardiovascular rehabilitation clinical staff as per standard clinical guidelines.
4. Currently participating in a supervised exercise rehabilitation program.
5. Terminal illness or other medical condition or planned treatment that may affect the ability to participate or complete the trial.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified