Neuromuscular Stimulation Versus Intermittent Compression for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Critical Care

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Enrollment

40

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

November 1, 2022

Primary Completion Date

May 1, 2024

Study Completion Date

May 1, 2024

Conditions
Critical IllnessSepsisAcute IllnessVenous Thromboembolism
Interventions
DEVICE

Geko device

A small battery powered device that provides neuromuscular stimulation to the muscles of the lower leg to enhance venous return from the leg and reduce the risk of patient developing VTE.

DEVICE

Flowtron DVT

A pneumatically powered pair of calf boots device that intermittently compress the muscles of the lower leg to enhance venous return from the leg and reduce the risk of patient developing VTE.

Trial Locations (1)

M13 9WL

Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

Firstkind Ltd

INDUSTRY

collaborator

Manchester Academic Health Science Centre

OTHER

lead

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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