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

Thermal ablation versus foam sclerotherapy for treatment of small saphenous vein

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20230721058865N1

Enrollment

Registered

2023-08-05

Start date

2023-08-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-08-21

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

Conditions

Small saphenous vein reflux.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Interventional Group 1: This group was treated with radiofrequency ablation. Treatment includes segmental thermal ablation of a small saphenous vein through a cathe

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Conscious patient consent to enter the study; patients who have 18 years old and suffering from lesser saphenous varicose veins.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Failure to collaborate for follow-up

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Recurrence of Varicose Veins. Timepoint: six weeks after treatment. Method of measurement: Color Doppler Ultrasonography.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Quality of life. Timepoint: Before and a week after treatment. Method of measurement: SF-12 questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactRaziyeh Niazkeykha

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

niazkeykha.r@gmail.com+98 21 8002 9600

Outcome results

None listed

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