Pedal pump clinical trial on edema V2
NCT ID NCT07809516
First seen Sep 09, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026
Summary
Previous research on the osteopathic manual technique entitled "Pedal Pump" has shown health benefits, specifically increasing lymphatic flow, decreasing lower extremity edema, and decreasing serum lactic acid after maximal exercise. However, due to the limitation of human practitioners, research has been limited. The Pedal Pump is now a device which facilitates consistency in treatment and allows for increased sample size in research. This clinical trial studies the effects of 10 minutes of Pedal Pump treatment for hospitalized patients with lower extremity edema, almost the same as Pedal Pump Clinical Trial on Edema V1 that is underway; however, this study focuses primarily on the objective data gathered by trained Occupational Therapists who regularly measure lower extremities. Key Question for this second study: Is the Pedal Pump a feasible treatment for hospitalized patients? Secondary question: Does the Pedal Pump decrease lower extremity edema? This is a novel idea in its early stage of development, so Investigators anticipate product advancements, further testing with larger population sizes, and future publications.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 30 people
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- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
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- Expected to finish
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May 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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A company
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Bilateral lower extremity edema of at least mild severity judged by the treating clinician to be due to CHF, chronic venous insufficiency, kidney disease, lymphedema, or other etiologies of fluid overload conditions. * Medically stable * Able to remain in Fowler position for 10 minutes * Patients in the ER, observation, or admitted to the hospital for any period of time; outpatients (specifically CHF clinic patients) * Patients must give informed consent to participate. The patient must be able to read the consent form (in English or Spanish) or give consent after the form is translated for the patient. Exclusion Criteria: * Lipedema (fat distribution) as the only cause for edema * Pressure ulcers * Active DVT (i.e. Patients who have signs of acute unilateral swelling must have a documented negative lower extremity venous duplex ultrasound within the current admission before they will be included in the trial.) * Symptomatic peripheral vascular disease * Wounds or infections in the feet, legs, buttocks, or back deemed unfit for treatment per the trained Operator. * Leg or back surgery in previous 30 days * Known pregnancy * Severe osteoporosis/fracture risk
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Locations
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Hillcrest Medical Center
RECRUITINGTulsa, Oklahoma, 74104, United States
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