Timing of branch vein treatment with heat therapy for varicose veins
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to treat varicose veins: doing a heat-based treatment (radiofrequency ablation) on the main thigh vein at the same time as treating the smaller branch veins, or treating the branch veins later. It aims to find which approach works better and is safer for people with mild to moderate varicose veins.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have varicose veins in one leg only, and the main vein in your thigh is affected but not too wide (3–15 mm).
- You have some visible vein problems or mild skin changes (classified as C2–C4), but no open leg ulcers.
- You haven't had varicose vein surgery on the same leg in the past.
- You don't have severe obesity (BMI under 35), blood clotting issues, or certain circulation problems.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy within the next year.
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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