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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 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Florida. The registered enrollment target is 17 participants.
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.
Interventions
- OTHER Ankle splinting
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 17 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2015-04-10 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02144896
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02144896 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 17 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Florida, which has 1,106 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Ankle splinting is the first listed.
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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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