Phase 2 N=103 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

Polestriding Versus Walking for Subjects With Poor Leg Circulation

Peripheral Arterial Disease

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

103

Serious AEs

9.7%

Results posted

Sep 2012

Primary outcome: Primary: Length of Exercise Duration on the Treadmill Constant Work Rate Exercise Test — 15.15; 21.40 minutes — p=0.033

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: Phase 2
Interventions: Walking with poles (Behavioral); Walking exercise (Behavioral)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 21+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago
Primary completion: May 2011

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Length of Exercise Duration on the Treadmill Constant Work Rate Exercise Test	15.15; 21.40	0.033 sig
SECONDARY Onset of Claudication Pain During Constant Work Rate Treadmill Test	9.3; 6.8	0.109

Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of polestriding (walking with poles) and traditional walking on physical endurance in subjects with poor circulation in their legs. Another goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of a walking program in increasing the amount of oxygen in the calf muscles and therefore improving overall physical activity and quality of life.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Peripheral Vascular Disease
Cramping/Claudication Pain in legs while walking
Ankle Brachial Index (measure of circulation by doppler) .90 or less

Exclusion Criteria

Ulcers or sores on feet or legs
Unable to walk or confined to a wheelchair
Amputations or severe arthritis pain in shoulders, knees, or hips
Medical conditions which would exclude subject from participating in an exercise program
Vascular Surgery within the last six months, or planning vascular surgery

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00719355). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.