Does early compression therapy following deep vein thrombosis prevent development of post-thrombotic limb syndrome?

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN81127756

Enrollment

250

Registered

2003-09-12

Start date

2003-06-01

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. Patients wear compression stockings for 6 months 2. No stockings Please note, this trial was stopped in 2004 due to poor recruitment.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 250 patients with first episode single limb, proximal vein thrombosis.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Venous function	—

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