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Post-revascularization Rehabilitation to Improve Function in Veterans With PAD
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Exercise training and NMES for Peripheral Arterial Disease and Intermittent Claudication. Completed, enrolled 56 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) results in blockages of arteries (blood vessels) and decreased blood flow to the legs. This may cause difficulty or pain with walking or other activities that use leg muscles. Exercise may help improve blood flow in the legs and improve the ability to walk. This research project will be conducted patients with PAD that require revascularization. The goal is to examine the effects of 3 months of exercise rehabilitation or neuromuscular stimulation on leg blood flow, physical function, quality of life and general health.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The exercise program includes supervised and home-based walking and strength exercise.
This intervention consists of using neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) as a form of passive exercise for muscles in the legs.