Active clinical trials for "Intermittent Claudication"

The primary objective of this early-stage clinical study is to demonstrate an effect of single doses of CK-2017357 on measures of skeletal muscle function and fatigability in patients with peripheral artery disease and symptomatic claudication.

The objective of the NICE study is to provide clinical evidence proving that the Aperius™ PercLID™ System is safe and non-inferior to standalone decompressive surgery with regards to clinical outcomes in patients suffering from Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Intermittent Claudication, relieved by flexion.

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a home-based exercise rehabilitation program compared to a supervised exercise program on intermittent claudication (leg pain or discomfort) and ambulatory function.

The objective of this clinical investigation is to evaluate the long-term (up to 12 months) outcome of the 200 mm long self-expanding nitinol EverFlex (ev3) stent in long femoropopliteal lesions (TASC C & D) Is is the first time that the use of 200 mm long stents will be evaluated in these lesions. It is expected that the outcome of the treatment with this type of long stents will be better as the treatment of identical lesions lengths with multiple shorter stents.

The BRAVISSIMO trial wants to investigate in a controlled setting, the long-term (up to 24 months) outcome of the self-expanding nitinol Absolute Pro (Abbott Vascular) and the balloon-expandable Omnilink Elite (Abbott Vascular) stent in TASC A&B and TASC C&D iliac lesions. A separate analysis of both patient populations will be performed and listed.

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is almost invariably associated with a generalized atherosclerotic involvement of the arterial tree and endothelial dysfunction. Previous short term studies showed improvement of vascular reactivity and walking capacity in PAD patients by measures aimed at restoring Nitric Oxide (NO) production. NO is also known to prevent the progression of atherosclerosis. We wished to assess whether the prolonged administration of a NO-donating agent (NCX 4016) improves the functional capacity of PAD patients and affects the progression of atherosclerosis as assessed by carotid intima-media thickness (IMT). Four hundred forty two patients with stable intermittent claudication were enrolled in a prospective, double blind, placebo-controlled study and randomized to either NCX 4016 800mg bid or its placebo for 6 months. The primary study outcome was the absolute claudication distance (ACD) on a constant treadmill test (10% incline, 3km/hr); main secondary end-point was the change of the mean far-wall right common carotid artery IMT.

The VISIBILITY Iliac study is a prospective, multi-center, non-randomized study confirming the safety and effectiveness of stenting using the Visi-Pro™ Balloon Expandable Stent System for the treatment of stenotic, restenotic or occluded lesions in the common and external iliac artery.

Patients with peripheral artery disease have decreased blood flow to exercising muscle causing pain. This decreased blood flow to the muscle affects the level of acylcarnitines which in turn decreases the level of carnitine. Carnitine allows muscles to function properly. This study will test the safety and efficacy of Propionyl-L-Carnitine taken in combination with a monitored exercise training program.

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a disorder that affects more than 8 million people in the United States. As a result of decreased blood flow to the legs, people with PAD may experience leg pain and difficulty with walking. This study will examine the effectiveness of two exercise programs-a treadmill walking program and an aerobic arm exercise program-at increasing walking distance and decreasing leg pain in people with PAD.

This study will determine if a highly standardized herbal extract of the leaves of the Ginkgo Biloba tree will benefit patients who have pain on walking due to narrowing of the arteries of the legs.