Background Exercise training may have the potential to improve post-thrombotic syndrome,
a frequent, chronic complication of deep venous thrombosis. We conducted a randomized
controlled two-centre pilot trial to assess the feasibility of a multicentre-based evaluation of a
six-month exercise training program to treat post-thrombotic syndrome and to obtain
preliminary data on the effectiveness of such a program. Methods Patients were randomized
to receive exercise training (a six-month trainer-supervised program) or control treatment (an …

In this pilot study, the authors investigated the feasibility of a 6-month exercise training
program in treating post-thrombotic syndrome. Patients participating in the training program
experienced significantly improved venous-diseases-specific quality of life and non-
significantly improved severity of post-thrombotic syndrome. Further trials are now required
to confirm these results.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]