Geko Neuromuscular Stimulator vs Thromboembolism Deterrent Stockings (TEDS): DVT Prevention Study
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
This study hypothesises that the geko™ device is more efficient than TEDS in preventing the formation of symptomatic/asymptomatic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVTs), post-surgery.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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N/A |
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: geko™ geko™ use continually post-surgery for 48hrs and then a minimum of 4hrs/day until discharge |
Device: geko™ post-surgery for 48hrs then 4hrs/day until discharge.
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Active Comparator: TEDS stockings TEDS use continually post-surgery for 48hrs and then a minimum of 4hrs/day until discharge |
Device: TEDS post-surgery for 48hrs then 4hrs/day until discharge.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Presence of asymptomatic DVT assessed by Duplex Ultrasound [6 weeks]
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Aged 18 years of age and over
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Free of significant abnormal findings as determined by medical history (specifically an absence of DVT or haematological disorders).
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Has not used any medications (prescribed or over-the-counter including herbal remedies) judged to be significant by the Principal Investigator during the ten (10) days preceding enrolment.
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Able to understand the Patient Information Sheet and willing to sign the written Informed Consent Form.
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Able and willing to follow the protocol requirements.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Are requiring hip revision surgery
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History or signs of previous deep or superficial vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism.
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Evidence of asymptomatic DVT by Duplex Ultrasound
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Peripheral arterial disease (ABPI < 0.8), varicose veins or lower limb ulceration or ischemia.
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Significant varicose veins, phlebitis or lower limb ulceration or ischemia. CEAP Grade 4-6. See Appendix 2
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Recent surgery within the last 3 months (such as abdominal, gynaecological, hip or knee replacement).
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Recent trauma to lower limb.
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Chronic Obesity (BMI Index >40kg/m2).
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Pregnancy.
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Significant history of following diseases I. Cardiovascular: Recent MI (< 6 months)
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Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) with stent (< 3 months for Bare Metal Stent (BMS) and < 12 months for Drug Eluding Stent (DES) III. Moderate to severe CCF, uncontrolled AF IV. Neurological: Stroke, Hemiplegia/Paraplegia, Myopathies V. Significant dermatological conditions affecting lower limbs resulting in broken or inflamed skin particularly at the site where the device is to be fitted.
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Clinically significant haematological conditions i.e. coagulation disorders, sickle cell disease VII. Psychiatric disorders
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On LMWH/Heparin (Prophylactic/therapeutic doses) or Warfarin or warfarin stopped recently and replaced by LMWH/ Heparin
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Long term steroid with dermatological changes
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A pulse rate of less than 40 beats/minute
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A sitting systolic blood pressure >180 and <100 mmHg and/or a sitting diastolic pressure of >100 mmHg.
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Any significant illness during the four (4) weeks preceding the hip replacement surgery.
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Participation in any clinical study during the eight (8) weeks preceding the screening period
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | BMI The Harbour Hospital | Poole | Dorset | United Kingdom | BH15 2BH |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Firstkind Ltd
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Additional Information:
Publications
None provided.- FKD-TEDS-001