The Vascular Disease Research Center
at Rhode Island Hospital

CLEVER Study
(Claudication: Exercise vs. Endoluminal Revascularization)

What are the eligibility requirements?

Eligible participants must be:

  • 40 years of age or older
  • Suffering from exercise-induced pain, cramps or fatigue involving the large muscle groups of the legs, including calves, thighs and buttocks 
  • Experiencing pain that never starts while sitting or standing still
  • Suffering from pain that never disappears while walking
  • Experiencing relief from discomfort after resting for 10 minutes or less

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