Comparing two treatments for leg vein problems
Part of Heart & circulation, Skin clinical trials.
This trial compares a needle-based procedure (electrocoagulation) with a foam injection (sclerosing foam) to treat faulty veins in the legs that cause skin damage or ulcers. It aims to find which method works better for people with moderate to severe vein disease.
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Who can take part
- You have a faulty leg vein that is wider than 3.5 mm and has abnormal blood flow lasting less than half a second.
- Your vein disease is at stage C4b, C5, or C6 (meaning you have skin changes, healed ulcers, or active ulcers).
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You do not have a history of blood clots in your legs or lungs.
- You can walk and are not on long-term bed rest.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy during the study.
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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