Fuzzy Wale Compression Stockinet to Promote Healing Following Transtibial Amputation for Peripheral Arterial Disease

Launched by MAYO CLINIC · Mar 7, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a special type of compression sock called the Fuzzy Wale compression stockinette to see if it can help patients heal faster after having a transtibial amputation, which is when a leg is amputated below the knee due to a condition called Peripheral Arterial Disease. The goal is to find out if this new sock can reduce healing time and lower medical costs compared to the usual compression stockings that patients currently use.

To participate in this study, you need to be at least 18 years old and scheduled for a transtibial amputation. Both men and women are welcome to join. However, if you have allergies to the materials in the compression sock, are receiving cancer treatment, or are unable to follow care instructions, you may not be eligible. If you join the study, you can expect to wear the Fuzzy Wale sock and have regular check-ups to monitor your healing progress. This study is currently not recruiting participants yet, but it aims to gather important information that could improve care for patients in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • \>18 years
• • Male and female
• • Transtibial amputation expected.
• • Peripheral arterial disease and Transcutaneous partial pressure of oxygen (TCP02, if performed)
• • Ability of subject to give appropriate consent or have an appropriate representative available to do so.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Known allergies to any of the components of the compression.
• • Terminal illness or current cancer therapy with chemotherapy
• • Inability to undergo ongoing care in Rochester.
• • Lack of cognitive ability to follow instructions or monitor residual limb.
• • Vulnerable study population
• • Pregnancy