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Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Age between 18 and 79 years 2) CVI stage C1/S – C6 (CEAP) 3) Phlebological indications according to ICD 10 4) No phlebological care with compression treatment has been given in the past 6 weeks 5) 6 weeks has elapsed since a varicosis-eliminating measure on the saphenous veins with 6 weeks of aftercare with MCS (renewed diagnosis of an indication for MCS) 6) Indication for longer-term (= 18 months) care with round knit MCG is given 7) No contraindication for MCS 8) Sufficient mental and physical skills and preconditions for participation in the study 9) Written declaration of consent is available
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Foreseeable life expectancy less than 2 years 2) Foreseeable need for intervention on the saphenous veins in the coming 18 months 3) Contraindications for MCS 4) Lack of sufficient mental and physical skills and preconditions for participation in the study 5) Need for care with flat knit MCS 6) Lack of phlebological indications for treatment 7) Primary lymphoedema; secondary lymphoedema that is not phlebologically-related; marked lipoedema 8) No declaration of consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| a) Gain in knowledge on product safety and tolerability b) Identification of undesirable effects c) Documentation of the true picture of care provided to phlebological patients in an outpatient setting | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| a) Gain in knowledge on factors that may influence patient compliance b) Determination of the rate of discontinuation and determination of the major aspects that lead patients to discontinue treatment c) Quality of life | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
CYCLOMED GmbH medical services & consulting