Randomised trial of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) patch saphenoplasty in patients having surgery for recurrent long saphenous varicose veins

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN86810172

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. Polytetrafluoroethylene patch 2. Flush ligation

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

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

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To reduce the re-recurrence rate after reoperative surgery for recurrent 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: Feb 4, 2026