Mindfulness before vein surgery
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a mindfulness program helps reduce anxiety for people getting minimally invasive surgery for varicose veins. It is done at the hospital before the procedure.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have varicose veins in your legs diagnosed by a doctor and are scheduled for a minimally invasive vein surgery with local anesthesia.
- You have no serious health problems that would make surgery risky, like severe heart or lung disease.
- You are willing to answer questions and come to follow-up visits.
- You have not had the same type of vein surgery before.
- You have not taken strong pain medicine or anti-inflammatory drugs in the last 30 days.
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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