Clinical Interest of the TcPO2 Technique

University Hospital, Angers952 enrolled

Overview

The measurement of the transcutaneous oxygen pressure records simultaneously the tcpO2 at the buttocks and chest level during walking. Before and after exercise the diagnosis, investigations and treatments ongoing or to be performed are recorded. The present study focuses on the clinical interest of the transcutaneous oxygen pressure during exercise in the diagnosis of claudication in patient referred for an oximetry exercise test.

Pre-test diagnostic hypothesis with probability will be completed by the physician. Pre-test and post test ongoing or scheduled treatments will be completed by the physician.After the test, the same post test items will be evaluated. Analysis will be done on differences of pre and post test results.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

952

Conditions

Claudication

Interventions

Exercise oxymetryOTHER

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 40 YearsMax age: 80 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * referred for an oximetry exercise test * Patient able to walk on a treadmill * Patient covered by the French health insurance * Patient able to understand the protocol * Patient agrees to be involve in the protocol and sign the consent form Exclusion Criteria: * any heart issues during the last 3 months * pregnancy

Locations (8)

University Hospital

Angers, France

University Hospital

Lille, France

University Hospital

Lomme, France

University Hospital

Marseille, France

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The percentage of patients for whom results tcpO2 effort led to changes in diagnosis measured by the questionnaire filled by the doctor in charge of the patient before and after the test

during a walk on a treadmill, there is a DROP of tcpo2\<-15

Time frame: up to 1 day

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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