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2025-12-24 @ 11:30 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2026-01-06 @ 3:43 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT02532556
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2020-11-27
First Post:
2015-08-10
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
True
Brief Title:
Electrical Stimulation of the Muscle Pumps of the Leg
Sponsor:
Imperial College London
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Electrical Stimulation of the Muscle Pumps of the Leg
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2020-11
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
Muscle Pump
Brief Summary:
The most efficient way of electrically stimulating the calf muscles has not been identified. The investigators aim to investigate this using a matrix of electrical parameters, and measuring the outcome with vascular ultrasound of the leg.
Detailed Description:
Blood is aided on its journey to the heart by the action of the muscles of the legs. Muscle contraction squeezes the deep veins of the leg and pushes blood upwards, back towards the heart. In immobilised patients, or those with blood vessel problems, the pumping process can be helped by machines that either squeeze or shock the muscles of the calf (e.g. intermittent pneumatic compression, electrical stimulating devices). Many are licensed for medical use, and some are common place in hospitals and outpatient departments.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: