Recurrence of varicose veins following superficial venous surgery - mechanism and prevention.

Phase 1

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Recurrence of varicose veins; Cardiovascular - Diseases of the vasculature and circulation including the lymphatic system

• Registration Number: ACTRN12606000035527
• Lead Sponsor: Department of Surgery, Dunedin School of Medicine

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2006-01-25
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 180

Inclusion Criteria

Clear indication for superficial cein surgery (primary or recurrent)- Reasonable expectation for good compliance over study period.

Exclusion Criteria

Life expectancy less than two years after surgery- Inaccessible distance from Dunedin- Severe immobility.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The recurrence of ultrasound detected venous reflux at the ligated saphenofemorl junction site in the groin due to neovascularisation.[Outcome measured at all follow up timepoints.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Clinical recurrence[Evaluated at each time interval.];Venous clinical severity score[Evaluated at each time interval.];Patient satisfaction questionnaire.[Evaluated at each time interval.]