Conventional physiotherapy exercises versus medication only in ischemic intermittent claudication: a randomized controlled trial

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• Conditions: Circulatory System

• Registration Number: PACTR202205516974527
• Lead Sponsor: AlAzhar University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2022-05-04
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

(a) Patients with mild to moderate intermittent claudication (according to Rutherford classification) [5]. (b) Both sexes with ages ranged from 50 to 65 years. (c) All patients enrolled in the study gave their informed consent. (d) The patients were suffering from spasmodic pain in the calf, thigh, or buttocks that limited walking ability and that was relieved by rest within 10 minutes. (e) Patients with Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) ranged from 0.9 to 0.5.

Exclusion Criteria

(a) Fontain stage (I) PAD (asymptomatic disease) and Fontain stage (III) PAD (leg pain at rest). (b) Patients with severe symptomatic coronary artery disease and cerebrovascular disease.
(c) Patients with poorly controlled blood pressure. (d) Those who underwent vascular operations or angioplasty within the previous year. (e) Dementia or physical/mental incapacity to perform study requirements. (f) Musculoskeletal disorders in lower limbs that may mimic the symptoms of intermittent claudication. (g) Active cancer, renal disease, or liver disease.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified