To answer this question this multicentre randomised trial (see ‘Research’ topic loop at the bottom of the page) was set up to assess the effectiveness of stockings in stroke patients.
The trial was funded by the Medical Research Council (UK), Chief Scientist Office, Scottish Government, Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland and supported by the UK Stroke Research Network.
Between 2001 and 2009 over 2500 patients were enrolled in 64 UK hospitals. More details are available on the CLOTS website.
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