Peripheral Artery Disease study: Internet-based vs Telehealth-based
Official title Telehealth Delivered Home-based Walking for Vets With Peripheral Artery Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06033924
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether a home walking program delivered by the internet or by video calls helps veterans with peripheral artery disease.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are a veteran with peripheral artery disease.
- What's involved
- You will get a pedometer and a walking plan with step goals and tips. You will meet the study team by video or website, and later you may try both methods.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts 36 weeks with visits at the start, 12, 24 and 36 weeks.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 21 and older
You may be able to join if
- Men and women
- Diagnosis of lower extremity PAD due to atherosclerosis
- Claudication with walking defined as stage 1-3 on the Rutherford Scale
- Medical clearance from the patient's primary care provider or vascular care provider
- Ability to walk at least one city block
You likely can't join if
- Life expectancy of less than six months
- Comorbidities that limit walking to a severe degree (i.e., wheelchair-bound)
- Resident of a nursing home
- Recent enrollment in an exercise program or performing 150 minutes per week or more of exercise
- Planned revascularization or amputation in the next two months
- Recent CVD events (\< 3 months) including stroke/TIA, MI, UA, PCI/CABG
See the full eligibility criteria
- Men and women
- Diagnosis of lower extremity PAD due to atherosclerosis
- Claudication with walking defined as stage 1-3 on the Rutherford Scale
- Medical clearance from the patient's primary care provider or vascular care provider
- Ability to walk at least one city block
- Self-reported sedentary behaviors defined as \< 150 minutes per week of physical activity
- Access to a phone and/or email \& Internet
- Competent to provide informed consent
- Life expectancy of less than six months
- Comorbidities that limit walking to a severe degree (i.e., wheelchair-bound)
- Resident of a nursing home
- Recent enrollment in an exercise program or performing 150 minutes per week or more of exercise
- Planned revascularization or amputation in the next two months
- Recent CVD events (\< 3 months) including stroke/TIA, MI, UA, PCI/CABG
- Unstable cardiac conditions (severe valve disease, NYHA class III-IV heart failure, untreated complex congenital heart disease, or complex arrhythmias)
- Current substance abuse
- Psychiatric disorder which limits the patient's ability to follow the study protocol
- Pregnancy
- Inability to speak and read English
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Palo Alto, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 21 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Palo Alto, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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