Prevention of Raynaud's phenomenon

Prevention of Raynaud's phenomenon:

Methods of prevention of Raynaud's phenomenon mentioned in various sources includes those listed below. This prevention information is gathered from various sources, and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Raynaud's phenomenon.

• Stay warm
• Warm clothing
• Avoid cold weather
• Keep feet warm
• Keep hands warm
• Control air-conditioning so not too cold
• Avoid touching cold or frozen objects
• Insulated drinking glasses
• Mittens for handling cold or frozen items
• Quit smoking
• Control stress
• Exercise

Clinical Trials for Raynaud's phenomenon

Some of the clinical trials for Raynaud's phenomenon include:

• Phase III Study of Topical Gel for Treatment and Prevention of Raynaud's Phenomenon - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - topical organogel with nitroglycerin
• Dose Response Study of a Topical Gel for the Treatment of Raynaud's Phenomenon - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - MQX-503
• Lab Study of MQX-503 in Treatment of Raynaud's - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - topical organogel with nitroglycerin
• Phase III Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Oral Iloprost for Raynaud's Phenomenon Secondary to Systemic Sclerosis - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - iloprost
• Efficacy and Tolerability of Ginkgo Biloba Extract in Patients With Raynauds Phenomenon - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761®
• Raynaud's Treatment Study (RTS) - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - nifedipine
• more clinical trials...»

Treatments for Raynaud's phenomenon

Treatments to consider for Raynaud's phenomenon may include:

• Treatments for a Raynaud's attack:
  • Warming - promptly warm the hands or feet
  • Relaxation
  • Biofeedback
• Treat the underlying cause - for the underlying causes of secondary Raynaud's.
• more treatments...»

Prevention Claims: Raynaud's phenomenon

Information on prevention of Raynaud's phenomenon comes from many sources. There are some sources that claim preventive benefits for many different diseases for various products. We may present such information in the hope that it may be useful, however, in some cases claims of Raynaud's phenomenon prevention may be dubious, invalid, or not recognized in mainstream medicine. Please discuss any treatment, discontinuation of treatment, or change of treatment plans with your doctor or professional medical specialist.

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