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First received: September 11, 2023

Clinical Trial: Passive Calf Stretching Therapy in Peripheral Artery Disease

Study Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Recruit Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Condition: Peripheral Artery Disease

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: To Stretch, Not Strain: Impact of Passive Stretching on Calf Muscle and Gait Mechanics in PAD

Brief Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effects of passive calf muscle stretching in patients diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD).The main question it aims to answer are:To determine if daily calf muscle stretching at home improves calf muscle and vascular health.To determine if daily calf muscle stretching at home improves walking performance.Participants will use inflatable ankle splints for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 4-weeks on both days and 4-weeks of no stretching.

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