Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is also known as peripheral artery disease (PAD), and peripheral occlusive disease (PAOD). PVD is a category of diseases that is caused by the obstruction of arteries in the arms and legs that causes a lack of blood supply. Factors that contribute to PVD include atherosclerosis, inflammation, stenosis, embolism, and thrombus formations. Causes of PVD include smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, hypertension, age of 50 or over, obesity, heart attack and stroke.

Possible symptoms of peripheral vascular disease may include:

• Blueness or Paleness of Affected Area
• Cramping
• Decreased Blood Flow
• Gangrene
• Pain During Rest
• Pain With Movement
• Reduction in Hair and Nail Growth in Affected Area
• Slow or Nonexistent Healing
• Sores
• Temperature Drop of Affected Area
• Ulcers
• Weakness
• Wounds

Sorry, we are currently not conducting a clinical trial for this condition. Please check back because we frequently add new studies. Feel free to contact Judy Dalgin, our Site Manager, for more information about upcoming trials.

You may also fill out the Clinical Trial Contact Form and we will contact you when a new trial is added for any of the conditions you have indicated.

Judy Dalgin (Site Manager)
email: jdalgin@stctrials.com
telephone: 203-325-8529