A randomized controlled trial comparing compression therapy after radiofrequency ablation for primary great saphenous vein incompetence.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON23748

Enrollment

100

Registered

2012-03-30

Start date

2011-10-03

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-02-28

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

Conditions

Radiofrequency ablation, great saphenous vein, compression therapy

Interventions

1. Class II TED stocking for 4 hours (intervention group)

2. Class II TED stocking for 72 hours (control group).

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with primary varicosity of the GSV, between age 18-80 year (C2 – C4 according to CEAP classification); 2. Unilateral radiofrequency ablation.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Ulcus cruris (C6 according to CEAP classification); 2. Healed ulcus cruris (C5 according to CEAP classification); 3. Non-compliance to wearing pressure bandage; 4. Bilateral radiofrequency ablation.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Edema of the operated leg.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Post-operative pain; 2. Postoperative complications; 3. Time to full recovery.	—

Contacts

Public ContactS.A.M. Troquay

Atrium MC Parkstad Afd. Algemene Heelkunde Henri Dunantstraat 5

S.Troquay@maastrichtuniversity.nl+31 (0)45 5766666

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)