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Intermittent Pneumatic Compression With and Without Exercise to Improve Functioning in Peripheral Artery Disease
NCT03871075 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The INTERCEDE randomized trial will establish whether six-months of intermittent pneumatic compression combined with walking exercise improves walking endurance at six-month follow-up, compared to walking exercise + sham compression therapy, in people with lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD). The INTERCEDE trial will also determine whether intermittent pneumatic compression therapy improves walking endurance at 6-month follow-up, compared to a sham compression therapy. The trial will also determine whether benefits of intermittent pneumatic compression persist after intermittent pneumatic compression treatment is completed.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Health Education
- DEVICE Sham device
- DEVICE intermittent pneumatic compression
- BEHAVIORAL exercise
Study Locations (4)
Illinois
- Northwestern University — Chicago
- University of Chicago — Chicago
Michigan
- Henry Ford Health — Detroit
Minnesota
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 230 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-01-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-11 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03871075
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03871075 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 230 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Northwestern University, which has 1,033 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Peripheral Artery Disease appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions — of which Health Education is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03871075 reports 4 study locations spanning 3 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03871075 about?
NCT03871075 is a clinical study titled "Intermittent Pneumatic Compression With and Without Exercise to Improve Functioning in Peripheral Artery Disease". The INTERCEDE randomized trial will establish whether six-months of intermittent pneumatic compression combined with walking exercise improves walking endurance at six-month follow-up, compared to walking exercise + sham compression therapy, in people with lower extremity peripheral artery disease (...
What is the current status of trial NCT03871075?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 230 participants. The study started on 2019-01-02. Estimated completion is 2026-11.
What conditions does trial NCT03871075 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Peripheral Artery Disease. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03871075?
The interventions under investigation include: Health Education (BEHAVIORAL), Sham device (DEVICE), intermittent pneumatic compression (DEVICE), exercise (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03871075?
This trial is sponsored by Northwestern University, which has 1,033 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03871075 being conducted?
This trial has 4 study locations across Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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