The effect of Encircle graduated compression stockings on lower limb blood flow in seated adults.

A randomised controlled trial investigating the effect of Encircle below-knee merino graduated compression stockings on lower limb venous haemodynamics in seated adults with normal peripheral circulation.

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12610000461099

Enrollment

Registered

2010-06-04

Start date

2010-07-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

Prolonged seated immobility is a risk factor for the development of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Graduated compression stockings represent a non-pharmacological approach in reducing the risk of DVT associated with prolonged seated immobility. The simplicity of their use and their minimal side effects have made them popular in preventative care, both in the hospital post operative setting and amongst travellers. This study plans to investigate the pressure profile and effect on blood flow in the lower legs of a newly developed below the knee graduated compression stocking manufactured using merino wool.

Interventions

A graduated below-knee compression stocking will be worn on one leg for approximately120 minutes by trial participants and lower limb blood flow will be measured by ultrasound at time (T) = 0, T = 30, T= 60 and T = 120 minutes after the participant dresses in the stocking.

Study design

Allocation

Randomised controlled trial

Primary purpose

Prevention

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 65 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

Participants must be able to provide informed consent for participation.

Exclusion criteria

1. A history of previous or current deep vein thrombosis; 2. Pregnancy; 3. History of previous or current peripheral vascular disease or any other lower limb abnormality that is considered by the study researcher to be inappropriate for the application of a graduated compression stocking; 4. Abnormal clinical examination of the lower limbs.

Outcome results