Research Reviews

New Section! This issue of Keeping in Circulation introduces a new section highlighting clinical research studies. We often are asked how people can find out about clinical trials, so we will plan on highlighting one or two opportunities in each issue.

This section will provide information about scientifically useful studies to individuals with PAD and other vascular diseases, as well as to their families, and those "at risk." All studies listed will answer an important vascular scientific question and be approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB). Most often, listed studies will be multicenter (in more than one location), but single center studies may also be listed. However, by listing these studies, the Vascular Disease Foundation is not endorsing the studies, the study center, the study sponsor or the treatment.

To prepare for this new service, last issue of Keeping in Circulation featured an overview about clinical trials. This information and more will also be available soon on our web site (www.vdf.org).

The Vascular Disease Foundation and any sponsors disclaim, either explicitly or implicitly, that the drug, biologic or device listed here is safe or effective for the purposes under investigation, or that the test article is known to be equivalent or superior to any other drug, biologic or device. Additionally, no claims are made regarding the scientific utility and conduct of clinical trials or research studies listed.