Physical suffering in patients with venous disease

The relationship between psychic distress and impairment of disease-specific quality-of-life compared between sclerocompression therapy and invasive treatments in patients with superficial venous disease during a one-year follow-up

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN12085308

Enrollment

442

Registered

2019-07-23

Start date

2012-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-06-07

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Conditions

Varicose veins Circulatory System Superficial venous disease

Interventions

A prospective cohort was set up with the assistance of five specialized vein clinics in the Netherlands. Patients were divided into two groups: 1. C1-C3 patients treat

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. 18 years of age or older 2. Fluent in Dutch language 3. C1 to C6 (CEAP) class intended to be treated with either laser(LA), radiofrequency ablation (RFA), phlebectomy(PHL) or sclerocompression therapy (SCT)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Quality of life measured using the CIVIQ-20 questionnaire at baseline, 6- and 12-months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Depression and anxiety measured using the HADS at baseline, 6- and 12-months	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 15, 2026