Vacuum-assisted laser treatment for large leg veins
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new laser treatment that uses a small vacuum to remove large varicose veins in the legs. It may help people with big, uncomfortable veins that other treatments might not work as well for.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have varicose veins in your legs that cause symptoms like pain or swelling (classified C2 to C6).
- The main vein in your leg (great or small saphenous vein) is 15 mm or wider when you stand upright.
- You are able and willing to wear compression stockings after the procedure.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you have no serious health issues like diabetes, asthma, or active cancer.
- You have not had a blood clot in your leg or a history of vein inflammation, and you are not taking birth control or hormone medications.
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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