A double blind randomised controlled trial comparing porcine dermal collagen patch saphenoplasty with conventional saphenofemoral ligation to prevent recurrent saphenofemoral incompetence

Completed

• Conditions: Cardiovascular: Varicose veins; Circulatory System; Varicose veins

• Registration Number: ISRCTN17706253
• Lead Sponsor: Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2007 Update - Department of Health

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2007-09-28
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

All patients with primary or recurrent, uni or bilateral varicose veins with clinical evidence of saphenofemoral incompetence and who fulfill the following criteria will be considered eligible for the trial:
1. Clinically fit for general anaesthesia
2. Have the need for saphenofemoral junction ligation during varicose vein surgery
3. Should have the legal age and ability to provide informed consent
4. Have no known allergies to the products being tested
5. Agree to their GP being informed of their participation

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients not able or unwilling to provide informed consent
2. Undergoing formal anti-coagulation for previous thromboembolic phenomena
3. Known allergies to the products being investigated
4. Do not agree to their GP being informed of their participation

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified