Peripheral Arterial Disease Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You have been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD) that is currently stable
- A specific blood flow test (comparing blood pressure in your ankle to your arm) shows a reading between 0.41 and 0.90 in one or both legs
- You have mild to moderate leg pain when walking (classified as Fontaine Stage IIa or IIb — confirm with trial site if unsure which stage applies to you)
- You have a history of leg pain that comes on during walking
- Your walking leg pain has been confirmed during a treadmill test
- You are able to give written consent to take part
Who may not be able to join:
- Your arteries are stiff or calcified, shown by an ankle-to-arm blood pressure reading of 1.4 or higher
- You have taken certain medications for leg pain (such as Cilostazol or Pentoxifylline) in the last 3 months
- You have previously had a procedure on your leg arteries, such as a stent, balloon treatment, or bypass surgery, or have taken part in a supervised exercise programme before
- You are unable to walk on a treadmill at a speed of 3.2 km/h (2 mph)
- You have taken part in a clinical trial or exercise programme in the past 3 months
- Your PAD causes no symptoms at all
- Your ability to exercise is mainly limited by a condition other than leg pain when walking
- You have chest pain (angina), heart failure, a chronic lung condition, severe arthritis, or have had a limb amputation
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Catarina Abrantes, Ph.D., University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
Phone: 259350000
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Pain-free walking distance; Maximum walking distance; Percentage of muscle deoxygenation; Muscle reoxygenation time
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 13 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.