Randomised trial of flush ligation at the sapheno-femoral junction in patients having surgery for primary long saphenous varicose veins

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN20235689

Enrollment

Registered

2003-09-12

Start date

2003-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Surgery: Long saphenous varicose veins Surgery Long saphenous varicose veins

Interventions

1. Flush ligation 2. Standard ligation

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: At least 50 patients having surgery for primary long saphenous varicose veins.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To reduce the recurrence rate after surgery for primary long saphenous varicose veins.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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