Blood thinners and bleeding after varicose vein treatment
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how taking blood thinners (antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs) affects bleeding risk and vein closure after radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins. It aims to see if these medications are safe and effective in this setting.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older and have varicose veins in your legs (confirmed by a doctor and ultrasound).
- You must have had a radiofrequency ablation procedure on the main leg vein (great saphenous vein).
- After the procedure, you either take a standard dose of a blood thinner (like aspirin, clopidogrel, warfarin, or a newer anticoagulant) as prescribed, or you take no blood thinners at all.
- You must be willing to come back for follow-ups: a bleeding check at 30 days and an ultrasound at 6 months.
- You cannot have other types of varicose veins caused by a clot or birth defect, or have a bleeding disorder like hemophilia.
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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