The objective of this trial is to determine if Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) can accurately evaluate the degree of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) during a Provocative Elevation Maneuver of the Lower Extremity (PEMLE) test, as compared to routine clinical assessments.
This study is designed as a prospective observational study to assess the effectiveness of NIRS to accurately evaluate the degree of PAD, as compared to routine clinical assessment, during the PEMLE test protocol. This will be a single visit study where subjects will be screened and enrolled during a regular clinic visit.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
150
SnapshotNIR will be used for tissue oxygen-saturation imaging of all the subjects' foot along with standard of care procedures for PAD assessment.
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, United States
RECRUITINGComparing change in plantar foot NIRS measurements (baseline vs raised position) during a Provocative Maneuver Leg Raise test to the SOC clinical assessment of PAD
The significance of the relationship will be evaluated using an analysis of variance (ANOVA) where the independent variable will be the SOC assessment of PAD and the dependent variable will be the difference in NIRS measurement between the initial position (supine) and the second position (elevated leg).
Time frame: 1-2 days
Comparing change in plantar foot NIRS measurements (baseline vs raised position) during a Provocative Maneuver Leg Raise test paired with the presence/absence of diabetes to the SOC clinical assessment of PAD
This outcome will be evaluated using an analysis of variance (ANOVA) with two independent variables (factors) including the SOC assessment of PAD and the presence of diabetes (present or not) and the dependent variable will be the difference in NIRS measurement between the initial position (supine) and the second position (elevated leg).
Time frame: 1-2 days
Comparing change in dorsal foot NIRS measurements (baseline vs raised position) during a Provocative Maneuver Leg Raise test to the SOC clinical assessment of PAD
This outcome will be evaluated in a similar fashion as the analysis from the primary outcome but with the dependent variable will be calculated based on measurements taken from the dorsal surface of the foot which will be evaluated against the independent variable (SOC assessment) via ANOVA.
Time frame: 1-2 days
Change of NIRS measurements with other positions
This outcome will be evaluated in a similar fashion as the analysis from the primary outcome but with the dependent variable being the difference in NIRS measurement between the raised and dependent position (patient sitting up) and then the baseline and dependent position which will be evaluated against the independent variable (SOC assessment) via ANOVA.
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Time frame: 1-2 days