Pneumatic Compression Stockings During Hemodialysis

The Effect of Pneumatic Compression Stockings on Hemodynamic Parameters in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Crossover Trial

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01067170

Enrollment

Registered

2010-02-11

Start date

2008-11-30

Completion date

2012-08-31

Last updated

2012-12-13

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Conditions

Hemodialysis

Keywords

Hemodialysis, Intradialytic hypotension

Brief summary

This study aims to determine the effect of pneumatic compression devices (PCDs) on central blood volume in hemodialysis patients. We hypothesize that PCDs will help maintain central blood volume, and therefore prevent sudden decreases in blood pressure during hemodialysis.

Interventions

DEVICEPneumatic Compression Stockings

Thigh-high pneumatic compression stockings

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

CROSSOVER

Primary purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* on hemodialysis at least 3 months * on hemodialysis at least 3 times per week

Exclusion criteria

* dialyzing with a central venous catheter * vascular access dysfunction * peripheral vascular disease * active medical issue * unable to provide informed consent

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Central blood volume	pre and post hemodialysis

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
systemic vascular resistance	pre and post hemodialysis
intracellular fluid volume	pre and post hemodialysis
total body water	pre and post hemodialysis
cardiac output	pre and post hemodialysis
cardiac index	pre and post hemodialysis
extracellular fluid volume	pre and post hemodialysis

Countries

Canada

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026