chronic venous insufficiency
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: >18 years old Objective GSV insufficiency (Ultrasound reflux >0.5 sec with diameter >0.49) Non treated GSV varicosis CEAP classification (C2, As2) Informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Acute deep and superficial venous thrombosis Deep venous insufficiency Agenesia deep venous system Vasculair malformations / syndromes Post thrombotic syndrome pregnancy heart failure contra-indication for surgery Immobility Allergic reactions (lidocaine and/or polidocanol) Arterial insufficiency Use of anti-coagulation drugs
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primairy outcomes: 1. Ultrasound: a. absence of GSV and/or absence of reflux of the GSV >0.5 sec at the crosse, mid upper leg and just distaal of the knee b. Degree of neovascularization (grade 1 to 3) 2. Clinical characteristics: a. using the CEAP classification 3. Additional treatments on the included GSV a. number of additional ESCT treatments after initial therapy | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary: 1. Patient reported outcomes: a. Reduction of chronic venous insufficiency symptoms on VAS (0-100) b. Global treatrment satisfaction on VAS (0-100) c. Health related quality of life (EQ-5D and CIVIQ) d Adjusted Treatment Medication Satisfaction Questionnaire (TMSQ) Tertiary: 1. Adverse events | — |
Countries
Netherlands