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Lead
Catherine Sullivan
Age
18–90
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
\>18 years of age and \<90 years of age.
On hemodialysis greater than 6 months.
A stable dry weight for the previous month.
Frequent cramping during dialysis treatments defined as 1 or more episodes of lower extremity cramps during or after dialysis over the previous 2 weeks.
Ability to give informed consent.
You may not be if
Sores or wounds on feet or lower legs.
Dermatitis of lower legs or feet.
Edema greater than 2+.
Known history of Deep Vein Thrombosis.
Vascular access (arteriovenous (A-V) graft, A-V fistula or catheter) for hemodialysis is located in the lower extremity.
Evidence of open leg wounds, history of lower extremity amputation or documented history of peripheral vascular disease.
Acute hemodynamic or clinical instability per the dialysis nurse or tech just prior to the intervention.
