dilated veins Varicose veins
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Symptomatic varicose veins, C3-C5 2. Ultrasound criteria: a. Diameter supragenual great saphenous vein (GSV) >/= 12 mm , not tortuous; or b. Insufficient antero-lateral branch 18 year en
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient is not capable to provide informed consent 2. Pregnancy and lactation 3. C6 varicose veins 4. Previous surgery or endovenous ablation at to treated segment 5. Deep venous vein thrombosis in medical history 6. Oral anti-coagulant therapy 7. Contra-indications or allergy for sclerosant 8. Immobilisation 9. Coagulant disorders or increaased risk for thrombo-embolic complications: known coagulant disorders such as hemofilia A, hemofilia B, Von Willebrand disease, Glanzmann disease, factor VII-deficiency, idiopathic thrombo-cytopenic purpura, factor V Leiden disease and deep venous thrombosis or lung emboli in medical history 10. Fontaine III of IV peripheral arterial disease 11. Severe kidney disease: known GFR
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Anatomical success (occlusion rate, based on ultrasound) - Clinical success (CEAP, VCSS) - Postoperative complications, especially sensibility disturbances | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Per-operative pain (VAS-score) - Post-operative pain during first 2 weeks (VAS-score, used pain medication) - Disease specific and general health questionnaire (AVVQ, SF-36) - Time to resume daily activities and work - Intervention duration | — |
Countries
Netherlands