Health Condition 1: I832- Varicose veins of lower extremities with both ulcer and inflammation
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Foam Sclerotherepy: Foamed intralesional sodium tetradecyl sulfate (STS), follow up duration 3 months
Control Intervention1: Ambulatory phlebectomy: After an incision, close to the vein
Sponsors
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research PGIMER Chandigarh India
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 18-80 years Willing to give consent for participating in the RCT. Patient undergoing foam sclerotherapy with ambulatory phlebectomy for varicose veins of tributaries.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Presence or history of deep vein thrombosis. Prior history of deep vein thrombosis Allergic to sclerosants Associated arterial and neuropathic problems Pregnant and lactating women Prior history of trauma Acute venous thrombosis or prior foam sclerotherapy-induced symptomatic superficial thrombophlebitis. Previous temporary neurological event related to foam sclerotherapy. Patients who refuse consent.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To find differences in disease-specific quality of life indicator at baseline and 3 months post-interventionTimepoint: 3 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical success measured in the form of reduction in pain using Visual analogue scale, degree of bruising and phlebitis and the time taken to return to work and normal activitiesTimepoint: 3 months;Complication rates- Wound infection, hematoma, nerve injury, thrombophlebitis, pigmentation scarring.Timepoint: 3 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Ajay Savlania
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
Outcome results
None listed