Status:

TERMINATED

Radiofrequency Ablation vs. Laser Ablation of the Incompetent Small Saphenous Vein

Lead Sponsor:

Virginia Commonwealth University

Conditions:

Chronic Venous Insufficiency

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to perform a randomized, prospective trial comparing the two current methods of treatment for chronic venous insufficiency related to the Small Saphenous Vein (SSV) to evaluat...

Detailed Description

Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is estimated to affect 25 million Americans. This condition leads to varicose veins, aching, fatigue, swelling, ulcerations, and bleeding in the lower extremities. T...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients with symptomatic chronic venous insufficiency.
  • Patients in whom endovenous thermal ablation is clinically indicated.
  • Have previously undergone at least 6 weeks of conservative treatment with compression stockings (unless they have venous ulcers, recurrent phlebitis, or bleeding varices).
  • Have symptoms secondary to Small Saphenous Vein insufficiency defined as reverse flow in the saphenous vein \>0.5 seconds after calf compression or while standing.

Exclusion

  • Have previously undergone surgery, EVTA, or phlebectomy in that extremity (exclusive of spider vein injections or other cosmetic surface procedures).
  • Have a history of Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT).
  • Have a history of hypercoaguability disorder.
  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Are nonambulatory.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 29 2017

Estimated Enrollment :

36 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02248740

Start Date

September 1 2008

End Date

March 29 2017

Last Update

February 7 2019

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Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298