Noninvasive tool for diagnosing Peripheral Arterial Disease

Ultrasound Perfusion Estimation for Assessment of PAD

Not applicable Interventional Mayo Clinic · NCT06952543

This study is testing a new ultrasound tool to see if it can help diagnose Peripheral Arterial Disease earlier and track how well treatments are working for people with the condition.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment400 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorMayo Clinic Academic / other
Locations1 site (Rochester, Minnesota)
Trial IDNCT06952543 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to develop a new noninvasive ultrasound imaging tool for the early diagnosis of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). It will also monitor disease progression and response to treatment in patients diagnosed with PAD. The study will involve both patient volunteers with symptoms of claudication and healthy volunteers for comparison. Participants will undergo ultrasound imaging to assess blood flow and perfusion in the affected areas.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with symptoms of claudication and suspected PAD, as well as healthy volunteers aged 18-75 with no significant health issues.

Not a fit: Patients with gangrene, recent surgeries, or other serious leg conditions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this tool could lead to earlier diagnosis and better management of Peripheral Arterial Disease, improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using ultrasound imaging for vascular assessments, indicating potential success for this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

Patient volunteers:

* Male and Female, ages 18 years old and up
* Symptom of claudication and suspected for PAD
* Scheduled for vascular testing.

Healthy volunteers:

* Male and female, ages 18-75 years old and up
* Normal BMI
* No history of smoking, cardiovascular disease, or diabetes.

Exclusion Criteria:

Patient volunteers:

* Patients with gangrene
* Patients having surgery or stent
* Patients with ulcer on their leg
* Any health condition that does not allow proper use of ultrasound scanning
* People considered in "vulnerable" populations.

Healthy volunteers:

* Include volunteers with BMI not more than 30
* No history of smoking
* No history of (diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases)
* People considered in "vulnerable" populations.

Where this trial is running

Rochester, Minnesota

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Peripheral Arterial Disease
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.