Feasibility Study of Geko vs. IPCs in Trauma

PHASE2CompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

20

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

July 31, 2013

Primary Completion Date

August 31, 2014

Study Completion Date

August 31, 2014

Conditions
TraumaVenous Thromboembolism
Interventions
DEVICE

geko

The geko is a neuromuscular stimulation device that stimulates the common peroneal nerve resulting in contraction of the leg muscles and increased venous and arterial flow. It is Health Canada approved for prevention of deep venous thrombosis.

DEVICE

IPCs

devices that pneumatically compress the leg, resulting in increased venous blood flow.

Trial Locations (1)

L8L 2X2

Hamilton General Hospital, Hamilton

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation

OTHER

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