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Increasing walking in patients with intermittent claudication: protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

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This pilot study tests a psychological intervention to increase walking in intermittent claudication patients, aiming to improve quality of life and reduce surgery demand. Results will guide larger trials on behavior change for cardiovascular health.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Behavioral Medicine
  • Clinical Trial Design

Background:

  • Intermittent claudication (IC) patients face higher risks of heart attack and stroke.
  • Surgical interventions for IC manage symptoms but don't lower cardiovascular risks.
  • Increasing physical activity can alleviate IC symptoms and enhance cardiovascular health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To pilot a randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluating a brief psychological intervention for IC patients.
  • To assess if the intervention increases physical activity, improves quality of life, and reduces surgery demand.
  • To determine the acceptability and efficacy of the intervention for behavior change in IC.

Main Methods:

  • Recruit 60 newly diagnosed IC patients for a randomized controlled trial.
  • Treatment group receives usual care plus a 2-session psychological intervention focusing on beliefs and walking plans.
  • Primary outcome: walking (pedometer); Secondary outcomes: quality of life, surgery uptake. Follow-up at 4 months, 1 year, and 2 years.

Main Results:

  • Pilot study data will assess intervention feasibility and preliminary efficacy.
  • The study aims to provide data for a larger, multi-center trial.
  • Focus on initiation and maintenance of behavior change regarding physical activity.

Conclusions:

  • The study will evaluate the effectiveness of a psychological intervention for increasing walking in IC patients.
  • Findings will inform the design of future large-scale trials.
  • Assesses the intervention's role in behavior change for improved health outcomes.