Air cuffs boost walking in blocked leg arteries?

NCT ID NCT03871075

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Northwestern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether wearing inflatable leg cuffs (intermittent pneumatic compression) for six months can improve walking distance in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Some participants also combine the cuffs with walking exercise. The goal is to see if the cuffs help more than a sham device, and if any benefits last after treatment stops. About 211 adults with PAD are taking part.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

intermittent vascular claudication Motor Activity peripheral arterial disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE

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Locations

Henry Ford Health

Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States
Northwestern University

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States