Pedal Pump Device for Lower Leg Swelling
Pedal Pump Clinical Trial on Edema V1
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Lower Extremity Edema
Congestive Heart Failure(CHF)
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
Kidney Disease
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- David McVay · Industry
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for hospitalized patients with swelling in both legs caused by conditions like heart failure or kidney disease. Participants will receive 10 minutes of treatment using a device called the Pedal Pump.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have swelling in both legs due to heart failure or kidney disease.
- I am medically stable.
- I can lie in a specific position for 10 minutes.
- I am currently in the hospital or receiving outpatient care.
- I can read the consent form in English or Spanish or have it translated.
You may not be able to join if
- I use a hospital bed with a scale built into it.
- I have swelling due to lymphedema or lipedema.
- I have pressure sores.
- I have signs of blood clots in my legs.
- I have wounds or infections on my legs or feet.
- My blood pressure is uncontrolled.
- My heart rate is too high or too low.
- I had surgery on my legs or back in the past month.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
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 allow…
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Eligibility Criteria
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, or other etiologies of fluid overload conditions.
* Medically stable
* Able to remain in Fowler position for 10 minutes
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