Study of Foam Sclerotherapy Versus Ambulatory Phlebectomy

Launched by IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON · Jan 24, 2018

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at two different treatments for varicose veins: foam sclerotherapy and ambulatory phlebectomy. Varicose veins are swollen veins that can cause discomfort and other issues. In this study, patients will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two treatments after their saphenous vein has been treated. Researchers will compare the effectiveness, safety, and overall patient experience of each method, as well as how much each treatment costs.

To participate, you need to be at least 18 years old and have specific symptoms related to your varicose veins. You also need to have a certain type of vein reflux, which means your blood isn't flowing properly through your veins. People with certain conditions, like deep vein thrombosis or previous varicose veins that keep coming back, won't be eligible. If you join the study, you can expect to receive one of the treatments and provide feedback through questionnaires. Your participation will help doctors understand which treatment might be better for patients with varicose veins.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adults over 18 years of age
• • Symptomatic GSV or SSV vein reflux \> 0.5 seconds on colour Duplex
• • Varicose vein tributary requiring treatment
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Current DVT
• • Recurrent varicose veins
• • Arterial disease (ABPI\<0.8)
• • Vein diameter \< 3mm
• • Preference for one of the treatment options
• • Patient who are unwilling to participate
• • Inability or unwillingness to complete questionnaires
• • Inability to attend follow-up appointments
• • Patient currently included in a study of varicose vein treatment