Thermal cure for severe leg vein problems
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests if a 3-week thermal spa treatment can improve symptoms of severe chronic venous insufficiency (vein problems in your legs that cause swelling, skin changes, and risk of leg ulcers). It may help if you have serious vein issues but no open ulcers.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with severe chronic venous insufficiency (C4 or C5 stage) in at least one leg, confirmed by ultrasound.
- You are able to attend a 3-week spa treatment at Saint-Eloy Thermal Center and be followed for 6 months.
- You haven't had thermal spa treatment in the last 9 months.
- You have no open leg ulcer, and any healed ulcer has been healed for at least 3 months.
- You don't have a known allergy to sulfur and can walk on your own.
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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