Fuzzy Wale Compression Stockinet for Peripheral Arterial Disease

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Waitlist Available

Led By Matthew Melin, M.D.

Research Sponsored by Mayo Clinic

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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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

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 8 weeks post-operatively for reporting.

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 more

Secondary 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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