Clinical Study
U-STEP: A Health App for People with Peripheral Vascular Disease
The vascular system is made up of vessels that carry blood in the body and lymph (fluid in the body that carries white blood cells to fight infection). Vascular surgery is a way to help people with arterial diseases (narrowing of the blood vessels that reduce blood flow) and venous diseases (veins in the legs do not move enough blood back toward the heart). Such as peripheral vascular disease (PVD) a circulation (how the blood flows through the body) disease. The purpose of the surgery is to improve a persons quality of life, pain, and ability to function. The goal of our research is to see if using a smartphone app helps vascular surgeons and patients track their overall health. The information we gain may aid future patients.
For more information contact:
Julie Hales
Julie.Hales@hsc.utah.edu
8015871450
IRB#: IRB_00162534
| PI: Benjamin Brooke
| Department: Vascular Surgery Division
| Approval Date: 2023-02-08 21:58:00
Specialties: Vascular Surgery
Who can participate?
Gender: All
Age: Over 18 years old
Volunteers: Volunteers with special conditions
Location: From Home
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 18 years and older
- Diagnosis of PVD
- Chronic peripheral arterial disease (narrowed blood vessels reduce blood flow to a persons limbs such as the arms and legs)
- Venous insufficiency (veins in the legs do not move enough blood back toward the heart causing swelling and skin changes)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Do not have an Apple-brand device to use the app
- Not fluent in English
Will I be paid for my time?
Yes