A Double Blind Randomised Trial of Valve Reinforcement and Vein Removal for the Treatment of Superficial Venous Incompetence

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN13632365

Enrollment

Registered

2007-09-28

Start date

2006-06-30

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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

Conditions

Cardiovascular: Varicose veins Circulatory System Varicose veins

Interventions

There will be 2 concurrent studies: one will involve patients with bilateral primary varicose veins and one will involve patients with unilateral primary varicose veins. Intervention arms: no interve

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Bilateral or unilateral primary varicose veins 2. Mild to moderate varicose veins 3. Agree to participate in study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Recurrent varicose veins 2. Thrombophlebitus affecting the LSV or tributaries 3. The ultrasonic finding of an LSV that is very dilated >10mm in female and > 11mm in male 4. Damaged thickened non mobile or absent terminal subterminal LSV values 5. Gross tortuasity along the course of the LSV 6. An inability to render the SFJ competent at operation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Visual analogue scale for pain and bruising	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Duplex ultrasound assessment of lower limb venous system competency	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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