N/A N=12 Triple-blind Basic Science

Electrical Stimulation of the Muscle Pumps of the Leg

Haemodynamic Physiology

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Nov 2020

Primary outcome: Primary: Venous Haemodynamic Measurements (Volume Flow Rate) — 119; 158; 158; 144 ml/min — p=<0.05

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Electrical stimulation (Digitimer) (Device)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Imperial College London
Primary completion: Aug 2015

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Venous Haemodynamic Measurements (Volume Flow Rate)	119; 158; 158; 144; 161; 164	<0.05 sig
PRIMARY Venous Haemodynamic Measurements (Time Averaged Maximum Velocity)	8.2; 8.8; 11.3; 8.5; 7.5; 11.3	<0.05 sig
SECONDARY Pain Grading on Stimulation	15; 66.3; 21.3; 28.8; 31.3; 21.3	—

Summary

The most efficient way of electrically stimulating the calf muscles has not been identified. The investigators aim to investigate this using a matrix of electrical parameters, and measuring the outcome with vascular ultrasound of the leg.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

18 years or older
Current good health

Exclusion Criteria

History of cardiovascular disease
Ankle Brachial Pressure Index 0.5s
Pregnancy

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