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NCT03203239 Red Light Treatment in Peripheral Artery Disease

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NCT ID NCT03203239
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Alabama at Birmingham
Condition Peripheral Artery Disease
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2018-01-17
Primary Completion 2028-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 85 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Red Light (670 nm energy)Octafluoropropane

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 40 participants in total. It began in 2018-01-17 with a primary completion date of 2028-12-31.

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Brief Summary

Subjects with a known diagnosis of peripheral artery disease as measured by an abnormal ankle brachial index (\<.9 or \>1.1) will undergo a single 5 min exposure of 670 nm light, 1 cm above the gastrocnemius muscle. Blood flow will be measured by infusion of ultrasound contrast and subsequent acquisition of ultrasound images. 2 blood samples will be collected for measurement of nitric oxide metabolites.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants will be subjects between the ages of 18 and 85 who have been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease. Men and women will be recruited for participation. All ethnicities will be included in this study. Diagnosis of peripheral artery disease is defined as an Ankle Brachial index of \<0.9 or greater than 1.1 either at rest or during treadmill exercise. Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusionary criteria include age under 18 years and over 85 years, those who are unable to understand the consent process , those who cannot read or speak English, active pregnancy, hypersensitivity to perflutren contrast agents, pulmonary hypertension, active illicit drug use, untreated blood pressure over 160/95, sickle cell disease, or a history of intracardiac shunt. Additional exclusion criteria neurological diseases such as spinal stenosis, unspecified pain disorders, and any uncontrolled medical conditions.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Nicole L Lohr, MD,PHD

✉ nlohr@uabmc.edu

📞 414-996-3504

Principal Investigator

Nicole L Lohr, MD,PHD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Medical College of Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03203239 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 85 Years, studying Peripheral Artery Disease. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT03203239 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03203239 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at nlohr@uabmc.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03203239 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Milwaukee, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03203239 clinical trial?

NCT03203239 is sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham. The principal investigator is Nicole L Lohr, MD,PHD at Medical College of Wisconsin. The trial plans to enroll 40 participants.

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