Status:
COMPLETED
Exercise Training After an Acute Blood Clot
Lead Sponsor:
University of Vermont
Conditions:
VTE
Eligibility:
All Genders
16-79 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Patients after an acute blood clot in the veins are at risk for leg-related complications such as pain, swelling, and immobility. In addition, the occurrence of blood clots can have major implications...
Detailed Description
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR), a formalized exercise and behavioral modification program, is the cornerstone of secondary prevention for heart disease. Implementation of CR early after an acute myocardi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of acute unprovoked proximal or distal DVT \>= 6 weeks
- On anticoagulation therapy
- Patient self-report of ability to walk 10 minutes without interruption or pain
- Age \>=16 and \<80
- Willingness to participate in exercise rehabilitation program at Tilley Drive South Burlington
Exclusion
- Symptomatic PE, defined as 1) right heart strain as assessed by computed tomography or echocardiogram, 2) resting hypoxia - resting oxygen saturation \<92%
- Provoked VTE: major surgery, trauma, or pregnancy
- Medical condition that alters ability to walk for exercise
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01864447
Start Date
May 1 2013
End Date
May 1 2014
Last Update
December 4 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Flether Allen Healthcare
Burlington, Vermont, United States, 05401