Symptomatic great saphenous varicose veins Circulatory System Varicose veins of lower extremities
Conditions
Interventions
Endovenous laser therapy (EVLT) vs endovenous radiofrequency ablation (VNUS Closure®).
Total duration of follow-up: 3 months
Sponsors
St George's, University of London (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Both males and females 2. Primary varicose veins 3. Symptomatic 4. Great saphenous territory
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Unable to give informed consent 2. Age 80 3. Recurrent varicosities 4. Pregnant 5. Short saphenous incompetence 6. Tortuous great saphenous vein - not amenable to endovascular treatment 7. Deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism within last year 8. Deep venous insufficiency 9. Warfarinised patient 10. Non-steroidal allergy
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Pain 1.1. Analogue pain score diary over first week 1.2. Record of analgesia taken. Duration of follow-up: 1 week 2. Bruising. Photographs of legs taken pre-operatively and 1 week post-operatively to assess degree of bruising. | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Patency of great saphenous vein as measured by duplex scanning. This will be measured pre-operatively, at one week and three months post-operatively. 2. Health questionnaires, recorded pre-operatively and 3 months post-operatively. 2.1. Specific: Aberdeen Varicose Vein Symptom Severity score (AVVSS) 2.2. Generic: Euroqol EQ-5D | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed