Using passive leg movement to evaluate vascular health and improve rehabilitation
Passive leg movement: A tool to assess vascular health and guide rehabilitation
This study is looking at a gentle leg movement technique to help check blood flow and vascular health in older veterans, with the hope of finding better ways to support their heart health and recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10938027 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the use of passive leg movement as a non-invasive method to assess vascular health in aging individuals, particularly U.S. Veterans. By measuring blood flow in the common femoral artery using ultrasound Doppler, the study aims to understand how this technique can indicate nitric oxide bioavailability, which is crucial for cardiovascular health. The goal is to develop personalized assessments that can guide rehabilitation efforts and improve patient outcomes. This approach addresses the lack of clinically accepted methods for evaluating vascular health in older populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults, particularly U.S. Veterans, who may be experiencing cardiovascular dysfunction.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger or do not have cardiovascular issues may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better assessment tools for vascular health, ultimately improving rehabilitation strategies for aging patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using similar non-invasive techniques to assess vascular health, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Salt Lake City, United States
- VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System — Salt Lake City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Richardson, Russell S. — VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Richardson, Russell S.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.