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Compression Stockinet
Fuzzy Wale Compression Stockinet for Peripheral Arterial Disease
N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Matthew Melin, M.D.
Research Sponsored by Mayo Clinic
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 8 weeks post-operatively
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial aims to see if using a special type of compression stocking called Fuzzy Wale can help trastibial amputation patients heal faster and save money compared to regular compression stockings.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals who have had a below-the-knee amputation due to peripheral arterial disease. The study aims to include those who require post-surgical healing support.
What is being tested?
The trial is testing the effectiveness of a Fuzzy Wale Compression Stockinet in speeding up healing and reducing costs compared to standard compression stockings after transtibial amputation.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include discomfort, skin irritation, or allergic reactions from the material of the stockinet. However, specific side effects will be monitored throughout the trial.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 8 weeks post-operatively
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~8 weeks post-operatively
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Days on negative pressure wound therapy
Pain control
Surgical site infection
+2 moreSecondary study objectives
Length of hospital stay
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Fuzzy Wale Compression StockinetExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Subjects with peripheral arterial disease requiring transtibial amputation will have Fuzzy Wale Compression Stockinet applied 3-7 days pre-operatively and utilized for 4-8 weeks post operatively or until prosthetic fitting and wound has achieved full durable healing.
Group II: Standard of careActive Control1 Intervention
Subjects with peripheral arterial disease requiring transtibial amputation will receive standard of care treatment compression stockinet.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Mayo ClinicLead Sponsor
3,362 Previous Clinical Trials
3,065,921 Total Patients Enrolled
Matthew Melin, M.D.Principal InvestigatorMayo Clinic