Deep vein thrombosis Circulatory System Deep vein thrombosis
Conditions
Interventions
Geko device: small, neuromuscular electrostimulation device (over common peroneal nerve)
Sponsors
Bournemouth University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 55 years and above 2. Good general health 3. Able to understand the Participant Information Sheet (PIS) and willing to sign the written Informed Consent form 4. Able and willing to follow the protocol requirements
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Has a neuromuscular, haematological and/or cardiovascular disorder 2. Has a pacemaker 3. Chronic obesity (body mass index (BMI) >40kg/m2) 4. Pregnancy 5. Recently undergone surgery and/or suffered illness 6. History or signs of previous superficial or deep vein thrombosis (DVT)/pulmonary embolism 7. Varicosities, ulceration or erosion around the area of the leg where the study device would be fitted 8. Not able to fit the Geko electrostimulation device
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Lower limb muscle activity (peroneus longus, tibialis anterior, and medial and lateral gastrocnemius) - 2. Static balance and proprioception 3. Oedema All at baseline, during, and immediately after 60 minutes of electrostimulation. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Participant perceived discomfort (visual analogue scale and visual rating score) 2. Habitual physical activity (Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) questionnaire) All measured on a single occasion to establish measures in healthy older individuals. | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed