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Discovering the Effect of Venous Insufficiency on Nocturia (DEVINe)

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Venous Insufficiency of Leg
Nocturia
Bio-Impedance Measurements
Edema Leg
Registration Number
NCT03928197
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Ghent
Brief Summary

Nocturia, or waking during the night to pass urine, is a multifactorial disease. An important cause of nocturia are peripheral edema due to accumulation of fluid in the lower limbs. Venous insufficiency is an important cause of peripheral edema. The investigators hypothesize that, as a result of the lying position during the night, the accumulated fluid in the lower limbs returns to the systemical circulation leading and is excreted during nighttime. This will lead to a higher voiding frequency during the night.

With this trail the investigators wanst to prove the difference in leg edema between healthy volunteers and volunteers with venous insufficiency (Type 1 or 2).

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
56
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age between 25 years and 60 years
  • For the volunteers with venous insuffiency: clearly visual venous insufficiency (CEAP 1 and 2)
  • BMI between 24 and 30
Exclusion Criteria
  • Volunteers using medication (exception for contraception)
  • Volunteers having comorbidities
  • Pregnant women
  • Women who menstruate on the test date
  • Volunteers with an implanted elektronical device (IPG, Pacemaker)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Leg swelling measured in cm25 minutes

Difference in lower limb swelling between healthy volunteers and volunteers with venous insufficiency

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Urology, Ghent University

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Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Department of Urology, Ghent University
🇧🇪Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium

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