Diagnostic Tools to Establish the Presence and Severity of Peripheral Arterial Disease in People … (NCT05009602) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Diagnostic Tools to Establish the Presence and Severity of Peripheral Arterial Disease in People With Diabetes
United Kingdom604 participantsStarted 2022-03-14
Plain-language summary
In the UK there are over 7,000 leg amputations each year because of diabetes. The most important cause of this is poor circulation. The detection of poor circulation in patients with diabetes is difficult. A number of tests exist to detect poor circulation (known as peripheral arterial disease (PAD)). However, there is confusion as to which is the gold standard.
The DM PAD study aims to determine the diagnostic performance of index tests (audible handheld Doppler, visual handheld Doppler, ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI), exercise ABPI and toe brachial pressure index (TBPI)) for the diagnosis of PAD in patients with diabetes as determined by a reference test (CTA or MRA).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged ≥18 years
* Known history of diabetes
Exclusion Criteria:
* PAD status known on imaging
* Known history of PAD intervention
* CTA and MRA contraindications- renal impairment, pregnancy, contrast medium hypersensitivity/allergy, non-compatible implants (MRA only).
* Unable to provide appropriate informed consent.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Diagnostic Accuracy
Timeframe: 6 weeks; all index tests will be performed on the same day of presentation; reference scan performed within six weeks of the index tests.
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Diagnostic Accuracy - Ratios
Timeframe: 6 weeks; all index tests will be performed on the same day of presentation; reference scan performed within six weeks of the index tests.