Comparing endovascular laser, ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy, and conventional surgery for the treatment of small saphenous varicose veins

Recruiting

• Conditions: Small Saphenous vein varicose veins; Circulatory System; Varicose veins of lower extremities

• Registration Number: ISRCTN91735422
• Lead Sponsor: Åreknudeklinikken (Denmark)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-07-08
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2016

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 330

Inclusion Criteria

1. Age: 18-75
2. Informed approval
3. Varicose veins with symptoms, and reflux in Small Saphenous Vein defined as 0,5 seconds reflux after manual compression of the calf while standing
4. Clinical, Etiologic, Anatomic and Pathophysiologic (CEAP) classification C2-C4
5. Bilateral treatment is allowed when the same treatment is given to both legs during the same intervention

Exclusion Criteria

1. Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) of the leg
2. Insufficient popliteal perforants
3. Previous varicose surgery in the popliteal area
4. Age under 18
5. Contradictions against use of Aethoxysklerol®
6. Great saphenous vein insuffienciency at the same time or surgery for Great Saphenous vein insufficiency < 3 months previously
7. History or foot-pulse indicating arterial insufficiency or/and ankle/arm index <0.9
8. Convoluted or disrupted Parva, that will make it inappropriate for the treatments
9. Other anatomical relations that will make surgery difficult
10. Pregnant or have given birth < 3 months previously

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified