A Comparison of Specialized Versus Standard Compression After Saphenous Ablation

Status unconfirmed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Varicose Veins

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of specialized compression garments, in comparison to standard compression, improves early patient outcomes after endovenous ablation.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01332838

Run by

University of Washington

People needed

20

Starts

2011-05-01

Expected to finish

2013-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2011-05-02

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 18 years and above
• CEAP Class C2 or C3 disease
• Incompetence of the great saphenous vein defined a reflux persisting>0.5 seconds in the upright position
• Planned endovenous ablation of the great saphenous vein

You may not qualify if…

• Inability of patient or legal guardian to provide informed consent
• Previous history of DVT
• Clinical evidence of significant chronic venous disease (CEAP classes C4, C5, C6)
• Planned concomitant phlebectomy or sclerotherapy within 4 weeks of endovenous ablation
• Documented allergy or intolerance to compression stockings
• Arterial insufficiency as documented by an ankle-brachial index <0.5
• Known prothrombotic condition
• Life expectancy less than 1 year
• Inability to return for follow-up due to geographic inaccessibility, concurrent medical conditions or substance abuse
• Weight greater than 220 pounds or height > 6'4"

Where it is running

• University of Washington — Seattle, Washington, United States

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