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Efficacy of light support pantyhose
Derman RJ, Coulam CB, Suarez RA, Kelly G, Leon A, Lane SM
The Journal of Reproductive Medicine 1989 Dec;34(12):946-949
clinical trial
3/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

The results of a multicenter, double-blind clinical trial indicate that the use of light support pantyhose significantly reduced the incidence of aches, swelling and fatigue in the lower legs of healthy women. A trend toward reduced foot and leg circumference was noted; however, it did not correlate significantly with subjective symptomatology.

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