Prolonged Compression Following Foam Sclerotherapy

Launched by PIROGOV RUSSIAN NATIONAL RESEARCH MEDICAL UNIVERSITY · Jan 4, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a treatment called foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins, which are swollen and twisted veins that can cause discomfort and cosmetic concerns. The researchers want to understand how long patients should wear compression stockings after the procedure to get the best results. Compression therapy helps improve healing and the appearance of the treated veins. The trial is currently recruiting participants who are adults over 18 years old and have specific types of varicose veins, as determined by a medical classification system.

If you're eligible and decide to participate, you will receive foam sclerotherapy for your varicose veins and will be monitored to see how effective the compression stockings are for your recovery. Participants should not have any history of deep vein thrombosis or other conditions that could complicate the treatment, and they must be able to wear compression garments independently. It's important to note that while there can be some side effects, such as skin darkening, most tend to resolve on their own within a few months.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age over 18 years;
• • Varicose veins of the lower extremities of clinical class C2 according to CEAP (Clinical, Etiological, Anatomical, Pathophysiological) classification;
• • Scheduled foam-form sclerotherapy of varicose tributaries as an independent intervention or after trunkal ablation;
• • Absence of initial skin pigmentation, including that associated with previously performed trunk ablation;
• • Absence of indications for long-term use of compression therapy, including the clinical class of chronic venous disease C3-C6 and persistence of vein-specific symptoms;
• • Signed informed consent to participate in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • History of deep vein thrombosis;
• • Contraindications or restrictions to foam-form sclerotherapy;
• • Contraindications or restrictions to long-term use of compression therapy;
• • Inability or difficulty in independently putting on MCS;
• • Refusal to participate in the study.