The PaWS (Pedometer and Walking Study) (PAWS)
Intermittent Claudication
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Intermittent Claudication
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Males or females with a diagnosis of PAD (ABI < 0.9) who report symptoms of IC,
- Independent with ambulation (assistive device is permitted) and living independently,
- No previous vascular surgical interventions,
- Fluency in English is preferable but not required,
- Patients need to be willing to return for monthly assessment.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous vascular surgical intervention,
- Non-ambulatory,
- Unstable cardiac status (cardiac event < 6 months),
- Cognitive difficulties,
- Unwilling to engage in regular exercise
Sites / Locations
- Toronto General HospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Pedometer group
Control group
Patients will be instructed to walk a minimum of three times per week up to one half hour total walking time. If they started to get pain in their legs, they will be instructed to stop and rest, and then to start again when the pain has subsided. The pedometer group will be instructed to carry the pedometer in their pocket during these exercise periods.
Patients will be instructed to walk a minimum of three times per week up to one half hour total walking time. If they started to get pain in their legs, they will be instructed to stop and rest, and then to start again when the pain has subsided.