Patients with intermittent claudication experience muscle aching or cramping during activity secondary to ischemia.
The aim of this study is to determine if basic Fibroblast Growth Factor is effective in safely treating these patients. It will determine whether bFGF can increase blood flow in a sustained fashion due to an increase in vascular supply via new capillary formation and increased collateral flow. Parameters to be tested include exercise performance, functional status, improvement of hyperemic calf flow, and lower limb blood flow.

Project Start
1997-12-01
Project End
1998-11-30
Budget Start
1997-10-01
Budget End
1998-09-30
Support Year
13
Fiscal Year
1998
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
City
Houston
State
TX
Country
United States
Zip Code
77225
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