Vascular Boot Warming Program After Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) ± Pulmonary Embolism (PE)

July 30, 2020 updated by: Waldemar E. Wysokinski, Mayo Clinic

Efficacy and Safety of Vascular Boot Warming Program After Acute DVT±PE for Earlier Resolution of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) and Prevention of Post Thrombotic Syndrome: A Pilot Study.

The Researchers are studying whether a vascular boot warming program plus standard of care anticoagulation can be a safe and effective method to resolve Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) ±Pulmonary Embolism (PE) earlier and prevent development of post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS). Additionally, to learn whether a more detailed imaging of the affected lower extremities will provide a more accurate and reliable method to guide treatment for this condition.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Participants with diagnosis of acute lower extremity DVT (proximal and distal) and/or pulmonary embolism will be identified and approached for participation, when they are seen in the Thrombophilia Clinic or Mayo Hospital for management of the acute VTE. If they match the preset inclusion and exclusion criteria, they would then be consented during this visit and scheduled for baseline studies at a later date. Baseline tests include Venous plethysmorgraphy, Lower Extremity Ultrasound, and Medical history, will be conducted and if eligible, participant will then be randomized to vascular boot plus standard anti coagulation program or standard anti coagulation using a randomization program. Participants will be randomized into two groups and followed for 3 months. Standard of Care (SOC) Group (no vascular boot utilized): Patients will receive standard anticoagulation (determined at discretion of the treating provider), baseline studies, and follow up at the end of treatment (3months). Vascular Boot (VB) Group (includes vascular boot in addition to SOC): Patients will receive standard anticoagulation (determined at discretion of the treating provider), baseline studies and standardized vascular boot warming. All patients randomized to this group will wear the vascular boot for a minimum of 30 minutes per day for the first 10 days of participation. Patients in this group may initially be enrolled at either the thrombophilia clinic or the hospital.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

15

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Minnesota
      • Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905
        • Mayo Clinic

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Able to tolerate wearing a vascular boot, if randomized to this group.
  • Diagnosis of acute DVT±PE (within 24 - 48 hours) and received approximately 24 hours of anticoagulation prior to starting the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Unable to tolerate wearing a vascular boot
  • Unable to comply with keeping log of activity/ of wearing a vascular boot.
  • Weight > 300 pounds. (weight limit for the venous plethysmography chair)
  • Previous history of DVT or PE.
  • On anticoagulation for another purpose (example stroke prevention with atrial fibrillation).
  • Patients who do not accept to participate in research studies.
  • Pregnant women will not be allowed to participate
  • Patients less than 18 yrs

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: TREATMENT
  • Allocation: RANDOMIZED
  • Interventional Model: PARALLEL
  • Masking: NONE

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
OTHER: Standard of Care
Ultrasound of the leg with DVT and leg circumference measurement at 3 days, 10 days, and 3 months. Ultrasound data will include data on thrombus resolution, such as size and recanalization present.
Anticoagulant therapy will be decided by physician and patient.
Other Names:
  • Heparin
  • Dalteparin (Fragmin)
  • Dabigatran (Pradaxa)
  • Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
  • Apixaban (Eliquis)
  • Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
  • Warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven)
  • Edoxaban (Savaysa)
OTHER: Vascular Boot Group

For each vascular boot session, the following data will be recorded:

Wearing the vascular boot during first 10 days of study for minimum of 30 minutes per day

Anticoagulant therapy will be decided by physician and patient.
Other Names:
  • Heparin
  • Dalteparin (Fragmin)
  • Dabigatran (Pradaxa)
  • Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
  • Apixaban (Eliquis)
  • Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
  • Warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven)
  • Edoxaban (Savaysa)
The Vascular Boot is one size fits all, insulated fleece padding, and cell foam to enhance and maintain lower limb warmth while maintaining no pressure points on the lower extremity.
Other Names:
  • Rooke Boot

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in Affected Leg Pain
Time Frame: baseline, 10 days
Affected leg pain measured on a 0-10 scale. 0 indicating No pain and 10 indicating Worst Possible Pain.
baseline, 10 days

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Waldemar E Wysokinski, MD, PhD, Mayo Clinic

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (ACTUAL)

January 13, 2017

Primary Completion (ACTUAL)

August 29, 2019

Study Completion (ACTUAL)

January 3, 2020

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 8, 2018

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 8, 2018

First Posted (ACTUAL)

March 14, 2018

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ACTUAL)

August 12, 2020

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 30, 2020

Last Verified

May 1, 2020

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 16-008129

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

Yes

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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