ENhancing Exercise With LIGHT to Improve Functioning in PAD

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Peripheral Artery Disease Peripheral Vascular Disease Aging Walking, Difficulty
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
50 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
32 (estimated)
Sponsor
Northwestern University · Other
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About This Trial

The ENLIGHTEN PAD Trial will collect preliminary data to test whether daily 660 nm light treatment of the lower extremities immediately before home-based walking exercise sessions improves six-minute walk distance at 4-month follow-up, compared to sham light, in people with lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD).

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: First, all participants will be age 50 and older. Second, all participants will have PAD. PAD will be defined as: 1. An ABI \<= 0.90 at baseline. 2. Vascular lab evidence of PAD (such as a toe brachial pressure \<= 0.70 or an ankle brachial index less than or equal to 0.90), or…
Contacts

Mary McDermott, MD

13125036419

mdm608@northwestern.edu

CONTACT

Kathryn Domanchuk

312-503-6438

kdomanchuk@northwestern.edu

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