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NCT02144896 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effect of Ankle Splinting on Vascular Function in Aging
A NA study, sponsored by University of Florida.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 17
- Enrollment target
NCT02144896: Completed NA study, sponsored by University of Florida.
NCT02144896 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Florida. The registered enrollment target is 17 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02144896, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Florida.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 17 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Endothelial function of the skeletal muscle vasculature declines with advancing age. Although aerobic exercise training is commonly prescribed to combat loss of endothelial function in the elderly, the rate of compliance to training programs is low. Contrary to aerobic exercise training, stretching exercise is widely performed in elderly patients to increase muscle flexibility and to prevent muscle atrophy induced by immobilization. However, it remains unknown as to whether regular stretching of the calf muscles using ankle dorsiflexion splinting improves muscle blood flow. The purpose of the proposed work is to test the hypothesis that performance of ankle dorsiflexion splinting improves endothelial function and lower leg muscle blood flow in older adults. Ankle dorsiflexion splinting will be performed on the randomized leg for 30 minutes, 5 times per week for 4 weeks. Leg vascular measures will be performed on the splinted and non-splinted legs prior to and at the end of the 4-week intervention.
Primary Outcome
Endothelium-dependent and endothelium-independent dilation of popliteal artery using ultrasonography.
Interventions
- OTHER Ankle splinting
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 17 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2015-04-10 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02144896 record still lists
NCT02144896 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 17 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Ankle splinting is the first listed.
NCT02144896 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02144896 about?
NCT02144896 is a clinical study titled "Effect of Ankle Splinting on Vascular Function in Aging". Endothelial function of the skeletal muscle vasculature declines with advancing age. Although aerobic exercise training is commonly prescribed to combat loss of endothelial function in the elderly, the rate of compliance to training programs is low. Contrary to aerobic exercise training, stretching ...
What is the current status of trial NCT02144896?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 17 participants. The study started on 2014-05. Estimated completion is 2015-04-10.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02144896?
The interventions under investigation include: Ankle splinting (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02144896?
This trial is sponsored by University of Florida, which has 1,106 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02144896's enrollment target sits among peer trials
17 1871st of 2000 higher than 130 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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