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A Randomized, Single-blinded Placebo-controlled Trial of Ischemic Preconditioning in Raynaud's Phenomenon (RP)
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Manual blood pressure cuff inflation over brachial artery for Raynaud Disease and Raynaud's Phenomenon. Completed, enrolled 21 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This trial will test the efficacy of brief periods of controlled limb ischemia (remote ischemic preconditioning, RIPC) as an effective treatment of patients with Raynaud's Phenomenon (RP).The hypothesis of this trial is that due to its vasoprotective effects, RIPC would be more effective than placebo in the treatment of both primary and secondary RP, as defined by decreased frequency, duration, and severity of attacks. This trial was also designed to monitor the tolerance of RIPC in a rheumatologic population. Patients will not be required to stop any current treatment for RP.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
A manual blood pressure cuff (sphygmomanometer) is used in the study as a tourniquet in order to perform a controlled, consistent level of ischemia (200mmHg/active arm or 60 mmHg/placebo arm).