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Comparative study of radiofrequency ablation & foam sclerotherapy for treatment patients suffering from varicose veins

Comparative study of radiofrequency ablation & foam sclerothrapy for treatment patients suffering from great saphenous varicose vein

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20180223038837N1
Enrollment
60
Registered
2018-12-08
Start date
2018-10-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-01-14

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Varicose veins of lower extremities. Varicose veins of lower extremities

Interventions

Intervention 1: Interventional Group 1: This group treated with radiofrequency ablation .Treatment includes segmental thermal ablation of great saphenous vein through a catheter by seven-centimeters

Sponsors

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Conscious patient consent to enter the study The patient suffers from great saphenous varicose vein No history of varicose vein The diameter of the great saphenous vein at 3 cm below the saphenophemoral junction in Doppler sonography is between 10 to 20 mm. No duplication of varicose vein Non-use of anti-coagulans and antiplatelet drugs No history of vascular insufficiency

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Failure to collaborate for follow-up

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Recurrence of Varicose Veins. Timepoint: One week, one month, three months, six months and 12 months after treatment. Method of measurement: Color Doppler Ultrasonography.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Quality of life. Timepoint: Before and a week after treatment. Method of measurement: SF-36 questionnaire.;Intensity of pain. Timepoint: Before and a week after treatment. Method of measurement: Visual Analoge Scale.;Condition of Varicose veins. Timepoint: Before and a week after treatment. Method of measurement: Aberdeen Varicose Veins Questionnaire.;The interval between the treatment process and the return to usual life. Timepoint: after treatment. Method of measurement: The patient is asked.;The cost of treatment. Timepoint: After treatment. Method of measurement: Documentation file.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Reza Sobhiyeh

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

mreza.sobhiyeh@yahoo.com+98 83 3427 6333

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026