Compare two treatments for varicose vein leakage
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether foam sclerotherapy or a small-surgery treatment (ambulatory phlebectomy) works better for symptoms from leaking varicose veins. It may help by improving which option is most effective and comfortable for people like you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are an adult (age 18 or older).
- You have leaking (reflux) in a specific vein—either GSV or SSV—measured as lasting more than 0.5 seconds on an ultrasound test.
- You have varicose vein branches (tributaries) that need treatment.
- You are not currently being treated for a blood clot in a vein (no active DVT).
- You do not have signs of poor blood flow to the legs from artery disease (ABPI must be 0.8 or higher).
- Your target vein is large enough (vein diameter must be 3 mm or more).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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