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This will be a randomized, controlled trial involving kidney and kidney pancreas transplant patients. There will be 2 groups and patients that will be randomized to one of the two groups. Clinical outcomes will be compared for those in each group and clinical differences between patients who receive routine medical therapy with IPC/TEDS versus the Geko device will also be evaluated.
This will be a randomized, controlled trial involving kidney and kidney pancreas transplant patients. There will be 2 groups and patients will be randomized to one of the two; one will receive standard of care IPC or TED stockings to help with circulation, the other group will use the geko device which is a newer device with Health Canada approval. Clinical outcomes will be compared for those in each group and clinical differences between patients who receive routine medical therapy with IPC/TEDS versus the Geko device will also be evaluated.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Medical Therapy | No Intervention | Participants will follow standard post-transplant protocols with IPC | |
| Geko device | Active Comparator | Participants will be fitted with the device to ensure that it functions according to the manufacturer's instructions by a trained technician. This device will be changed every 24 hours. The device is worn on both legs and is worn for 24 hours a day. The device will first be put on the first day following the day of surgery and will then be changed the following day at the same time for a total of 7 days after surgery. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geko device | Device |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Decrease in edema | As measured by patient weight and leg diameter | Within 30 days post-transplant |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Patient satisfaction | Patients will be asked to complete a questionnaire at these time points to assess their satisfaction | 3 and 6 days after transplant |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Use of diuretics | Diuretic use wil be tracked for participants in each of the arms to assess wither there is a difference. | Within 30 days of transplant |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Alp Sener, MD | Lawson Health Research Institute, London Health Sciences Centre | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital | London | Ontario | N6A 5A5 | Canada |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D004487 | Edema |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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