The Use of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Device for Symptomatic Relief in Patients With Post Thrombotic Syndrome

Hadassah Medical Center

Status and phase: Unknown; Phase 2

Conditions: Post Thrombotic Syndrome

Treatments: Device: ActiveCare+S.F.T 3rd generation

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT01637428

727209-HMO-CTIL

Details and patient eligibility

About

The use of ActiveCare+S.F.T 3rd generation (an Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Device) will improve quality of life in patients suffering from Post Thrombotic Syndrome compared to compression stockings which is the current gold standard of care.

Enrollment: 20 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 80 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• patients who have developed post Thrombotic leg symptoms after a deep vein thrombosis event.

Exclusion criteria

• admitted patients
• Patients who suffer from peripheral artery disease.
• Patients with an acute deep vein thrombosis.
• s/p leg skin transplant
• Patients with an active leg infection
• Patients who aren't capable of operating the device.