Evaluation of popliteal artery entrapment in healthy individuals

Evaluation of popliteal artery entrapment in healthy individuals - Popliteal artery entrapment in healthy individuals

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON57179

Enrollment

Registered

2024-02-21

Start date

2025-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-09

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

'Popliteal artery entrapment' 'Entrapment of the knee artery'

Interventions

Four investigations are performed:Duplex ultrasound of both lower legs

Dynamic MRI of both lower legs

Ankle-Brachial Index measurement before and after walking test with observation

Static and dynamic pedal pulse measurements.&nbsp

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 64 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: >=18 years,

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of complaints suggesting an exercise-induced lower leg pain syndrome or previously diagnosed with an ELP; History of recent (1 year) surgery or trauma in the lower legs; Limb pathologies or anomalies such as: o Peripheral arterial or venous disease o Muscle disorders o Diabetes mellitus o Peripheral neuropathy Unable to point or flex the foot; Lower leg wounds. Osteosynthesis material in the legs. Implants. Smoking.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To determine the rate of popliteal artery compression during DUS and dynamic MRI in a group of healthy asymptomatic individuals.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
n.v.t.	—

Countries

Netherlands

Contacts

Public ContactS.H. Goossens

Máxima MC

sari.goossens@mmc.nl0408887212

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026