FOAM-study veins.
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Primary varicose veins due to greater saphenous vein insufficiency
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 460
Inclusion Criteria
1. Primary trunkal varicositas of the GSV;
2. Age > 18 years;
3. Reflux>0.5 s and insufficiency of the SF-junction measured by duplex;
4. Reflux for at least 20 cm of the GSV in the upper leg;
5. Informed consent;
6. Normal deep venous system.
Exclusion Criteria
1. Signs of DVT found with duplex;
2. Immobility;
3. Allergy for polidocanol in the past;
4. Life-expectation < 3 years;
5. Pregnancy;
6. Abnormal Deep Venous System;
7. Active ulcus cruris.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Cumulative probability of recurrent varicose vein at 18-24 months after treatment.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. Quality of life (EuroQol-5D);<br>2. Patient preference;<br>3. Social costs.