An investigation into the role of compression stockings in the prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN20380419

Enrollment

200

Registered

2003-09-12

Start date

2001-08-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Cardiovascular: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) Circulatory System Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Interventions

1. Continued use of compression stocking 2. No further use of compression stocking Following a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the leg, patients are anticoagulated and fitted with a class 2 below knee

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The principal study outcome measure will be the incidence of PTS in each group.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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