Diabetes Mellitus
Conditions
Keywords
hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hemoglobin A1C, peripheral vascular resistance, EECP, Blood pressure, angiogenesis, Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Disease, Heart Diseases, Cardiovascular Diseases
Brief summary
The purpose of this proposed Department of Defense study is to evaluate the effect of Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) on circulation, blood glucose control and blood pressure of type 2 diabetic patients receiving EECP therapy.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
1. Age equal to or greater than 18 2. Diagnosis of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus 3. Prescribed EECP therapy in the DGMC EECP clinic 4. Medically cleared for EECP therapy 5. TRICARE beneficiary
Exclusion criteria
1\. DGMC EECP clinic patient withou a diagnosis of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change from baseline in TCOM (Transcutaneous oximetry measurement) values | At baseline & post intervention, expected to be on average 30 minutes |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change from baseline in hemoglobin A1C laboratory values | At baseline & post intervention, expected to be on average 30 minutes |
Countries
United States