Does applying limb compression before long saphenous vein stripping result in a better outcome than applying it after stripping?

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN32952949

Enrollment

Registered

2005-09-30

Start date

2004-05-17

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2017-07-03

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

Conditions

Surgery: Varicose vein Surgery Varicose vein

Interventions

Limb compression before the long saphenous vein is stripped compared to after.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 25 patients requiring varicose vein surgery

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients requiring saphenopopliteal ligation as well

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Post-operative outcome.	—

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