Can a simple foot pump ease leg swelling in hospital patients?
NCT ID NCT07760363
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests a device called the Pedal Pump, which moves the feet for 10 minutes to help reduce lower leg swelling (edema) in hospitalized patients. The study includes 60 adults with edema due to conditions like heart failure, kidney disease, or chronic venous insufficiency. Researchers will check if the treatment is safe, tolerable, and whether it reduces leg swelling compared to a sham device.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pedal Pump device
- What this could lead to
- If effective, the Pedal Pump could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce leg swelling in hospitalized patients, potentially easing discomfort and improving recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage feasibility study with a small number of participants. The device may not significantly reduce edema, and there is a risk of minor side effects like pain or skin irritation.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hillcrest Medical Center
RECRUITINGTulsa, Oklahoma, 74104, United States
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